Active compound combinations comprising fatty acids

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a pesticide composition, which comprise as compound (a) one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof selected from unsaturated and saturated C 12-24  fatty acids, salts thereof, esters thereof or mixtures of any of the foregoing and as compound (b) at least one further pesticidally active agent. Moreover, the invention relates to pest control compositions comprising such compound combination and to the use of the compound combinations and the pest control compositions for control of insects, nematodes or mites in crop protection and in the protection of industrial materials.

The present invention relates to active compound combinations, whichcomprise as compound (a) one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereofselected from unsaturated and saturated C12-24 fatty acids, saltsthereof, esters thereof or mixtures of any of the foregoing and ascompound (b) at least one further pesticidally active agent as specifiedbelow. Moreover, the invention relates to pest control compositionscomprising such compound combination and to the use of the compoundcombinations as biologically active agent, especially for control ofinsects and other pests in crop protection and in the protection ofindustrial materials and as plant growth regulators.

WO2016/189329 discloses the use of a combination of certain fatty acidsand a Trichoderma strain to increase plant health or to combat nematodesor certain fungal diseases. WO2017/092978 discloses compositions of ametal compound and certain fatty acids for crop defense and againstfungi, oomycetes and bacteria.

Albeit fatty acids or fatty acid derivatives provide excellent means inprotecting plants from insect pests, there is still the need to evenimprove those means in order to address the ever increasingenvironmental and economic requirements imposed on modern-day cropprotection agents and compositions. This includes, for example,improvement to the spectrum of action, safety profile, selectivity,application rate, formation of residues, and favorable preparationability, and development of new compositions to deal with potentialproblems, like resistances.

The present invention provides active compound combinations andcompositions comprising said combinations which at least in some aspectsachieve the stated objective.

Accordingly, the present invention provides active compound combinationscomprising (a) one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof selectedfrom unsaturated and saturated C12-24 fatty acids, salts thereof, estersthereof or mixtures of any of the foregoing; and (b) at least onepesticidally active agent.

The term “one or more” in connection with the present invention relatesto one or more different members of a kind, for example two, three, fouretc. different kinds of fatty acids or derivatives thereof as describedherein.

Compound a) as well as compound b) may comprise more than one activeingredient. For example, compound a) may comprise more than onedifferent fatty acids or derivatives thereof as described hereunder.Equally, compound b) may comprise more than one further pesticidallyactive agent. In such cases, such compound a) or b) may also be referredto as component a) or component b).

Compounds or components a) and b) of the present active compoundcombination may be present in a composition, which is obtained e.g. bymixing both compounds with at least one agriculturally acceptableauxiliary. Another way of obtaining a composition of both compounds isto mix a composition comprising compound a) and another compositioncomprising compound b), wherein each of these compositions comprise therespective compound mixed with at least one agriculturally acceptableauxiliary. In other words, the latter composition is composed of twoformulations comprising one of compounds a) or b).

In general “pesticidally active” or “pesticidal” means the ability of asubstance to increase mortality or inhibit the growth rate of plantpests. The term is used herein, to describe the property of a substanceto exhibit activity against insects, acarids such as mites and/ornematodes. Accordingly, in the sense of the present invention the term“pests” include insects, acarids and nematodes.

Fatty acids are compounds of formula RCO₂H where R is an aliphatichydrocarbon group. Typically, R is a long chain aliphatic hydrocarbongroup. For the purpose of the present invention, R may be a saturated orunsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group having from 11 to 23 carbons(i.e. a C12-24 fatty acid). Typically, R is a linear, saturated orunsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group having from 11 to 23 carbonatoms, e.g. a linear C11-23 alkane group or a linear C11-23 alkenegroup. R is often a linear, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatichydrocarbon group having from 11 to 21 carbon atoms, e.g. a linearC11-21 alkane group or a linear C11-21 alkene group. Unsaturatedaliphatic hydrocarbon groups typically contain from 1 to 4 double bonds,for instance 1 or 2 double bonds.

Derivatives of fatty acids include salts, esters and amides of the fattyacid. Typically, a derivative of the fatty acid, as used herein is asalt or an ester of the fatty acid.

An ester of a fatty acid is typically an ester of the fatty acid with analcohol such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, ethane-1,2-diol,propane-1,3-diol and propane-1,2,3-triol (glycerol). The derivative ofthe fatty acid may be a salt of the fatty acid or a methyl ester of thefatty acid (i.e. RCO₂Me). Alternatively, the derivative of the C12-C24fatty acid may be an ester of methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol,butanol or a mixture thereof.

A salt of a fatty acid is typically a metal salt of the fatty acid.Often, the one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof are one ormore metal salts of fatty acids. The metal salts are typically alkalimetal salts or earth alkali metal salts, but also comprise aluminum,copper, iron and zinc salts. Alkali metal salts of fatty acids includelithium, sodium, potassium and rubidium salts of fatty acids. Thecomposition may therefore comprise one or more fatty acids or sodium orpotassium salts thereof. For instance, compound/component (a) may be oneor more sodium or potassium salt of fatty acids. Earth alkali metalsalts of fatty acids include magnesium and calcium salts. The activecompound combination may therefore comprise one or more fatty acids ormagnesium or calcium salts thereof as component a). For instance,component (a) may be one or more magnesium or calcium salt of fattyacids. Alternatively, or in addition, component (a) may be one or morealuminum, copper, iron or zinc salt of fatty acids. Such salts may beformed by reacting the one or more fatty acids with a base comprisingthe desired metal cation, for instance by reacting one or more fattyacids with sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide in case of alkalimetals, magnesium hydroxide or calcium hydroxide for earth alkalimetals, or aluminum hydroxide, copper hydroxide, zinc hydroxide or ironhydroxide for other metals.

In a preferred embodiment, compound/component a) is one or more fattyacid (hereinafter also sometimes referred to as (I.01)). In other words,in this preferred embodiment, the active compound combination accordingto the invention comprises one or more fatty acids but not salts orderivatives thereof.

The one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof as described abovemay be present in a mixture. For example, component a) may comprise oneor more fatty acids and one or more esters of at least one fatty acidand/or one or more salt of a fatty acid. In this respect, the fatty acidforming the basis of the one or more ester and/or the one or more saltof fatty acids may be the same or a different fatty acid than a fattyacid comprised in the part of the composition according to a). Forexample, if a mixture of fatty acids and salts of fatty acids ispresent, the ratio of fatty acids:salts of fatty acids may range between1:10000 and 10000:1, such as between 1:1000 and 1000:1.

The one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof are typicallyselected from: saturated or unsaturated acids selected from undecylicacid (C11), lauric acid (C12), tridecylic acid (C13), myristic acid(C14), pentadecanoic acid (C15), palmitic acid (C16), margaric acid(C17), stearic acid (C18), nonadecylic acid (C19), arachidic acid (C20),heneicosylic acid (C21), behenic acid (C22), tricosylic acid (C23),lignoceric acid (C24), and derivatives thereof; and unsaturated acidsselected from u-linolenic acid (C18:3), stearidonic acid (C18:4),eicosapentaenoic acid (C20:5), docosahexaenoic acid (C22:6), linoleicacid (C18:2),y-linolenic acid (C18:3), dihomo-y-linolenic acid (C20:3),arachidonic acid (C20:4), adrenic acid (C22:4), palmitoleic acid(C16:1), vaccenic acid (C18:1), paullinic acid (C20:1), oleic acid(C18:1), elaidic acid (Ctrans-18:1), gondoic acid (C20:1), erucic acid(C22:1), nervonic acid (C24:1), mead acid (20:3) and derivativesthereof.

The notation CM:N fatty (where M and N are integers), as used herein,means that the fatty acid comprises M carbon atoms and N double bonds.The N double bonds may be at any position (cis or trans configuration),although two double bonds are not usually adjacent (i.e. bonded to thesame carbon atom). Thus, C18:0 (or simply C18) covers only octadecanoicacid (stearic acid) and C18:1 includes all fatty acids having 18 carbonsand one double bond, such as oleic acid ((Z)-octadec-9-enoic acid) andvaccenic acid ((E)-octadec-11-enoic acid).

The fatty acids or derivatives thereof may originate from any plantproducing such fatty acids, preferably from an organ of a plantproducing and/or containing high contents of fatty acids such as seeds.Examples of such seeds include apple seed, argan seed, coconut, colza,canola, corn, cottonseed, grape seed, hazelnut, macadamia, mustard,niger seed, olive, palm kernel, peanut, poppyseed, pumpkin seed, ramtil,rice bran, safflower, soybean, sesame, sunflower, tamarind seed, teaseed and walnut. Preferably, the fatty acids or derivatives thereoforiginate from olive oil, sunflower oil (both regular and high oleicacid sunflower oil), soybean oil and canola oil. More preferably, thefatty acids originate from olive oil obtained from the endocarp and/orolive seed (olive pits). The fatty acids or derivatives thereof may alsobe Tall Oil Fatty Acids (TOFA). TOFA are based on a by-product of theKraft process of wood pulp manufacture when pulping mainly coniferoustrees called tall oil and are a result of reducing rosin content of talloil to between 1 and 10 wt. %, e.g. by fractional distillation. TOFAconsists mainly of oleic acid.

The fatty acids or derivatives thereof may equally originate fromanimals (for a review see Food Processing: Principles and Applications,Second Edition. Edited by Stephanie Clark, Stephanie Jung, and BuddhiLamsal© 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Published 2014 by John Wiley &Sons, Ltd; Chapter 21: Fats and Oils—Animal Based).

In the course of the present invention, it has surprisingly been foundthat the action of certain pesticidal agents can be enhanced byco-application of one or more fatty acid or derivative thereof accordingto the invention. Fatty acids and derivatives thereof are themselvesalso considered to be biological plant protection agents and haveobtained market authorization as such, thus the combination of suchagents with other biological control agents results in an efficientmeasure for biological plant protection which can be similar to theapplication of chemical plant protection agents. In combinationscomprising a chemical pesticidally active agent as compound/componentb), combination of both may result in increased efficacy, a differentefficacy spectrum or reduced residues due to less chemical agents neededto be applied.

In one embodiment, said one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereofare selected from unsaturated and saturated C14-20 fatty acids, saltsthereof, esters thereof or mixtures of any of the foregoing. The one ormore fatty acids or derivatives thereof may also be selected fromunsaturated and saturated C16-20 fatty acids, and salts or estersthereof.

Preferably, the one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof comprisestwo or more fatty acids selected from C16:0 fatty acids, C16:1 fattyacids, C18:0 fatty acid, C18:1 fatty acids, C18:2 fatty acids, and C18:3fatty acids, or salts (for instance potassium or sodium salts) or otherderivatives thereof.

For instance, the one or more fatty acids may comprise the followingfatty acids in the following proportions:

C16 fatty acids from 1 to 10 wt %;

C16:1 fatty acids from 0 to 5 wt %;

C18:1 fatty acids from 60 to 94 wt %; and

C18:2 fatty acids from 5 to 20 wt %.

In connection with this and the following embodiments, if reference ismade to fatty acids, this equally encompasses salts and otherderivatives of fatty acids. The term is used to denote the basicstructural features of the underlying fatty acid(s).

Often, the one or more fatty acids comprise the following fatty acids inthe following proportions:

C16 fatty acids from 3 to 7 wt %;

C16:1 fatty acids from 0 to 4 wt %;

C18:1 fatty acids from 70 to 89 wt %; and

C18:2 fatty acids from 8 to 18 wt %.

Fatty acid amounts in wt % as used in the present invention are relativeto the total amount of fatty acids in the composition.

The one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof may comprise:

sodium or potassium salts of C16 fatty acids in an amount of from 1 to10 wt %;

sodium or potassium salts of C16:1 fatty acids in an amount of from 0 to5 wt %;

sodium or potassium salts of C18:1 fatty acids in an amount of from 60to 94 wt %;

and sodium or potassium salts of C18:2 fatty acids in an amount of from5 to 20 wt %.

Often, the one or more fatty acids comprise the following fatty acids inthe following proportions:

sodium or potassium salts of C16 fatty acids in an amount of from 3 to 7wt %;

sodium or potassium salts of C16:1 fatty acids in an amount of from 0 to4 wt %;

sodium or potassium salts of C18:1 fatty acids in an amount of from 70to 89 wt %;

and sodium or potassium salts of C18:2 fatty acids in an amount of from8 to 18 wt %.

It is preferred that the one or more fatty acid or derivative thereof,in particular sodium or potassium salts comprise C18, C18:1, C18:2 andC18:3 fatty acids or derivatives thereof which amount to at least 90wt.-% of the total fatty acid content, preferably at least 95 wt.-%,possibly up to 97 wt.-%.

In particular, the one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof maycomprise one or more of oleic acid (C18:1), linoleic acid (C18:2),y-linolenic acid (C18:3), palmitoleic acid (C16:1), vaccenic acid(C18:1), paullinic acid (C20:1), elaidic acid (Ctrans-18: 1) orderivatives thereof or a mixture of any of the foregoing.

In one preferred embodiment, the one or more fatty acids or derivativesthereof comprises oleic acid or a salt thereof. The one or more fattyacid or derivatives thereof typically comprise at least 70 wt % of oleicacid or a salt thereof, for instance a potassium salt of oleic acid(potassium oleate). More preferably, in this embodiment, said one ormore fatty acid in addition comprises a C16-C20 fatty acid or derivativethereof. It is even more preferred that the one or more fatty acid isnot derivatized and comprises oleic acid. In an alternative muchpreferred embodiment, the fatty acids are derivatives in the form ofpotassium salts.

Whereas up to 97% of the one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereofare in the range of C14-C20, minor percentages of fatty acids orderivatives thereof may be C12, C13, C21 or C22 fatty acids orderivatives thereof. It is even more preferred that up to 95 wt.-% ofone or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof are C18, C18:1, C18:2 andC18:3. In this embodiment, the remaining percentage of fatty acids orderivatives thereof are in the range of C12 to C17, such as C14, C16,C16:1 and C17, and C19 to C22.

In one embodiment, no fatty acids or derivatives thereof in the rangebelow C12 or above C22 are present.

Alternative preferred embodiments are those further comprising a metalcomplex selected from the group consisting of copper mandelate, coppersalicylate, copper anthranilate, copper 2,6-dihydroxybenzoate, copperbenzenesulphonate, zinc mandelate, zinc salicylate, zinc anthranilate,zinc benzenesulphonate, iron mandelate, iron salicylate, iron2,6-dihydroxybenzoate, silver mandelate, silver anthranilate, silverbenzenesulphonate, magnesium mandelate, magnesium 2,6-dihydroxybenzoate,and mixtures thereof, in addition to a C16-C20 fatty acid or derivativethereof, said fatty acid or derivative thereof being a mixturecomprising at least 70 wt % of potassium oleate, on the weight of thederivative of C16-C20 fatty acid.

In another preferred embodiment, the one or more fatty acids orderivatives thereof comprise one or more metal or alkali metal salts offatty acids. Such metal or alkali metal salts of fatty acids areobtainable by a process comprising (a) Providing a vegetable oil; (b)Hydrolyzing triglycerides in the vegetable oil; (c) Extracting fattyacids from the hydrolyzed vegetable oil; and (d) Forming the metal oralkali metal salts of the extracted fatty acids. Preferably the alkalimetal is potassium and/or the composition of fatty acids is as describedabove.

The vegetable oil is an oil or fat derived from a plant or animal andmay comprise triglycerides, lipids, and fatty acids. Examples of oilsderived from plants include apple seed oil, argan oil, coconut oil,colza oil, canola oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, grape seed oil,hazelnut oil, macadamia oil, mustard oil, niger seed oil, olive oil,palm kernel oil, peanut oil, poppyseed oil, pumpkin seed oil, ramtiloil, rice bran oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, sesame oil, sunfloweroil, tamarind seed oil, tea seed oil and walnut oil. Examples of oilsderived from animals include fats derived from animal rendering.Preferably, the vegetable oil is olive oil.

Hydrolysing triglycerides in vegetable oil typically comprises treatingthe vegetable oil with an aqueous acid, for instance aqueous sulfuricacid, but may also be effected using other means such as heat treatment.The treated vegetable oil may be heated.

Extracting fatty acids from the hydrolysed vegetable oil may be done byany suitable method as are well known to the skilled person, forinstance evaporation, solvent extraction, liquid-liquid extraction orchromatography.

Forming the metal or alkali metal salts of the extracted fatty acids maybe done by any suitable method as are well known to the skilled person.Typically, this comprises treating the fatty acids with a basecomprising the metal or alkali metal, e.g. a metal or alkali metalhydroxide such as KOH or NaOH. The metal is often an alkali metal, e.g.Li, Na, K or Rb, or preferably K, or an alkali earth metal, e.g. Mg, Ca,Sr or Ba.

In some cases, the fatty acid derivatives may be formed starting simplyfrom a composition comprising the fatty acids. Thus, the fatty acidcomponent may be produced by providing one or more fatty acids andforming the metal or alkali metal salts of the extracted fatty acids.

In some embodiments, said fatty acid derivatives are salts of lithium,sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, or a mixture thereof.

In a more preferred embodiment, the fatty acid derivatives are alkalimetal salts of fatty acids, preferably potassium salts of fatty acids(hereinafter sometimes also referred to as (I.02)).

In an alternative embodiment, the fatty acid is not derivatized.

The total amount of the one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereofdepends on the intended use and is often from 0.01 to 10 vol % forready-to-use formulations, or from 0.5 to 7 vol %. For instance, theconcentration of the fatty acid component may be from 0.5 to 30 g/L orfrom 1 to 20 g/L. Preferably, the concentration of the fatty acidcomponent is from 3 to 15 g/L, for instance from 7 to 12 g/L. Inconcentrated formulations, the total amount of the one or more fattyacids or derivatives thereof may range between 20 and 60 wt.-%, such asbetween 25 and 55 wt.-%.

At the concentrations given above for the one or more fatty acid orderivatives thereof, the active compound combination is typically in aform suitable for application to plants. The composition may of coursealso be presented in a form suitable for storage or transport. In suchcases, the concentration is typically much higher. For instance, theconcentration of the fatty acid component may be greater than 100 ml/Lor greater than 500 ml/L.

The active compound combinations according to the invention furthercomprise as compound b)/in component b) at least one pesticidally activeagent selected from the following groups

-   -   (1) Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors,    -   (2) GABA-gated chloride channel blockers,    -   (3) Sodium channel modulators,    -   (4) Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) competitive        modulators,    -   (5) Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) allosteric        modulators,    -   (6) Glutamate-gated chloride channel (GluCl) allosteric        modulators,    -   (7) Juvenile hormone mimics,    -   (8) Miscellaneous non-specific (multi-site) inhibitors,    -   (9) Chordotonal organ TRPV channel modulators,    -   (10) Mite growth inhibitors,    -   (11) Microbial disruptors of the insect gut membrane,    -   (12) Inhibitors of mitochondrial ATP synthase,    -   (13) Uncouplers of oxidative phosphorylation via disruption of        the proton gradient,    -   (14) Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor channel blockers    -   (15) Inhibitors of chitin biosynthesis, type 0    -   (16) Inhibitors of chitin biosynthesis, type 1    -   (17) Moulting disruptors    -   (18) Ecdysone receptor agonists    -   (19) Octopamine receptor agonists    -   (20) Mitochondrial complex III electron transport inhibitors    -   (21) Mitochondrial complex I electron transport inhibitors    -   (22) Voltage-dependent sodium channel blockers    -   (23) Inhibitors of acetyl CoA carboxylase    -   (24) Mitochondrial complex IV electron transport inhibitors    -   (25) Mitochondrial complex II electron transport inhibitors    -   (26) Ryanodine receptor modulators    -   (27) Chordotonal organ modulators and    -   (28) further pesticidally active compounds.

In a preferred embodiment, said pesticidally active agent is selectedfrom the group consisting of

(1) Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors which are carbamates andpreferably selected from (1.1) alanycarb, (1.2) aldicarb, (1.3)bendiocarb, (1.4) benfuracarb, (1.5) butocarboxim, (1.6) butoxycarboxim,(1.7) carbaryl, (1.8) carbofuran, (1.9) carbosulfan, (1.10)ethiofencarb, (1.11) fenobucarb, (1.12) formetanate, (1.13)furathiocarb, (1.14) isoprocarb, (1.15) methiocarb, (1.16) methomyl,(1.17) metolcarb, (1.18) oxamyl, (1.19) pirimicarb, (1.20) propoxur,(1.21) thiodicarb, (1.22) thiofanox, (1.23) triazamate, (1.24)trimethacarb, (1.25) XMC and (1.26) xylylcarb, or organophosphates,preferably selected from (1.27) acephate, (1.28) azamethiphos, (1.29)azinphos-ethyl, (1.30) azinphos-methyl, (1.31) cadusafos, (1.32)chlorethoxyfos, (1.33) chlorfenvinphos, (1.34) chlormephos, (1.35)chlorpyrifos-methyl, (1.36) coumaphos, (1.37) cyanophos, (1.38)demeton-S-methyl, (1.39) diazinon, (1.40) dichlorvos/DDVP, (1.41)dicrotophos, (1.42) dimethoate, (1.43) dimethylvinphos, (1.44)disulfoton, (1.45) EPN, (1.46) ethion, (1.47) ethoprophos, (1.48)famphur, (1.49) fenamiphos, (1.50) fenitrothion, (1.51) fenthion, (1.52)fosthiazate, (1.53) heptenophos, (1.54) imicyafos, (1.55) isofenphos,(1.56) isopropyl 0-(methoxyaminothiophosphoryl) salicylate, (1.57)isoxathion, (1.58) malathion, (1.59) mecarbam, (1.60) methamidophos,(1.61) methidathion, (1.62) mevinphos, (1.63) monocrotophos, (1.64)naled, (1.65) omethoate, (1.66) oxydemeton-methyl, (1.67)parathion-methyl, (1.68) phenthoate, (1.69) phorate, (1.70) phosalone,(1.71) phosmet, (1.72) phosphamidon, (1.73) phoxim, (1.74)pirimiphos-methyl, (1.75) profenofos, (1.76) propetamphos, (1.77)prothiofos, (1.78) pyraclofos, (1.79) pyridaphenthion, (1.80)quinalphos, (1.81) sulfotep, (1.82) tebupirimfos, (1.83) temephos,(1.84) terbufos, (1.85) tetrachlorvinphos, (1.86) thiometon, (1.87)triazophos, (1.88) triclorfon and (1.89) vamidothion;

(2) GABA-gated chloride channel blockers which arecyclodiene-organochlorines and preferably selected from (2.1) chlordaneand (2.2) endosulfan, or phenylpyrazoles (fiproles) and preferablyselected from (2.3) ethiprole and (2.4) fipronil;

(3) Sodium channel modulators which are pyrethroids and preferablyselected from (3.1) acrinathrin, (3.2) allethrin, (3.3) d-cis-transallethrin, (3.4) d-trans allethrin, (3.5) bifenthrin, (3.6)bioallethrin, (3.7) bioallethrin s-cyclopentenyl isomer, (3.8)bioresmethrin, (3.9) cycloprothrin, (3.10) cyfluthrin, (3.11)beta-cyfluthrin, (3.12) cyhalothrin, (3.13) lambda-cyhalothrin, (3.14)gamma-cyhalothrin, (3.15) cypermethrin, (3.16) alpha-cypermethrin,(3.17) beta-cypermethrin, (3.18) theta-cypermethrin, (3.19)zeta-cypermethrin, (3.20) cyphenothrin [(1R)-trans-isomer], (3.21)deltamethrin, (3.22) empenthrin [(EZ)-(1R)-isomer], (3.23)esfenvalerate, (3.24) etofenprox, (3.25) fenpropathrin, (3.26)fenvalerate, (3.27) flucythrinate, (3.28) flumethrin, (3.29)tau-fluvalinate, (3.30) halfenprox, (3.31) imiprothrin, (3.32)kadethrin, (3.33) momfluorothrin, (3.34) permethrin, (3.35) phenothrin[(1R)-trans-isomer], (3.36) prallethrin, (3.37) pyrethrins (pyrethrum),(3.38) resmethrin, (3.39) silafluofen, (3.40) tefluthrin, (3.41)tetramethrin, (3.42) tetramethrin [(1R)-isomer)], (3.43) tralomethrinand (3.44) transfluthrin or (3.45) DDT or (3.46) methoxychlor;

(4) Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) competitive modulatorswhich are neonicotinoids and preferably selected from (4.1) acetamiprid,(4.2) clothianidin, (4.3) dinotefuran, (4.4) imidacloprid, (4.5)nitenpyram, (4.6) thiacloprid and (4.7) thiamethoxam, or nicotine, orsulfoximines and preferably selected from (4.8) sulfoxaflor, orbutenolids and preferably selected from (4.9) flupyradifurone, ormesoionics and preferably selected from (4.10) triflumezopyrim;

(5) Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) allosteric modulators whichare spinosyns and preferably selected from (5.1) spinetoram and (5.2)spinosad;

(6) Glutamate-gated chloride channel (GluCl) allosteric modulators whichare avermectins/milbemycins and preferably selected from (6.1)abamectin, (6.2) emamectin benzoate, (6.3) lepimectin and (6.4)milbemectin;

(7) Juvenile hormone mimics which are juvenile hormone analogues andpreferably selected from (7.1) hydroprene, (7.2) kinoprene and (7.3)methoprene, or (7.4) fenoxycarb or (7.5) pyriproxyfen;

(8) Miscellaneous non-specific (multi-site) inhibitors which are alkylhalides and preferably selected from (8.1) methyl bromide and otheralkyl halides, or (8.2) chloropicrine or (8.3) sulphuryl fluoride or(8.4) borax or (8.5) tartar emetic or methyl isocyanate generatorsselected from (8.6) diazomet and (8.7) metam;

(9) Chordotonal organ TRPV channel modulators selected from (9.1)pymetrozine and (9.2) pyrifluquinazone;

(10) Mite growth inhibitors selected from (10.1) clofentezine, (10.2)hexythiazox, (10.3) diflovidazin and (10.4) etoxazole;

(11) Microbial disruptors of the insect gut membrane selected from(11.1) Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis, (11.2) Bacillussphaericus, (11.3) Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies aizawai, (11.4)Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki, (11.5) Bacillusthuringiensis subspecies tenebrionis, and (11.6) pesticidally activeproteins, e.g. originating from Bacillus thuringiensis;

(12) Inhibitors of mitochondrial ATP synthase which are ATP disruptors,preferably selected from (12.1) diafenthiuron, or organotin compoundsselected from (12.2) azocyclotin, (12.3) cyhexatin and (12.4) fenbutatinoxide, or (12.5) propargite or (12.6) tetradifon;

(13) Uncouplers of oxidative phosphorylation via disruption of theproton gradient selected from (13.1) chlorfenapyr, (13.2) DNOC and(13.3) sulfluramid;

(14) Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor channel blockers selected from(14.1) bensultap, (14.2) cartap hydrochloride, (14.3) thiocylam and(14.4) thiosultap-sodium;

(15) Inhibitors of chitin biosynthesis, type 0 selected from (15.1)bistrifluron, (15.2) chlorfluazuron, (15.3) diflubenzuron, (15.4)flucycloxuron, (15.5) flufenoxuron, (15.6) hexaflumuron, (15.7)lufenuron, (15.8) novaluron, (15.9) noviflumuron, (15.10) teflubenzuronand (15.11) triflumuron;

(16) Inhibitors of chitin biosynthesis, type 1 selected from (16.1)buprofezin;

(17) Moulting disruptor (in particular for Diptera, i.e. dipterans)selected from (17.1) cyromazine;

(18) Ecdysone receptor agonists selected from (18.1) chromafenozide,(18.2) halofenozide, (18.3) methoxyfenozide and (18.4) tebufenozide;

(19) Octopamine receptor agonists selected from (19.1) amitraz;

(20) Mitochondrial complex III electron transport inhibitors selectedfrom (20.1) hydramethylnone, (20.2) acequinocyl and (20.3) fluacrypyrim;

(21) Mitochondrial complex I electron transport inhibitors which areMETI acaricides, preferably selected from (21.1) fenazaquin, (21.2)fenpyroximate, (21.3) pyrimidifen, (21.4) pyridaben, (21.5) tebufenpyradand (21.6) tolfenpyrad, or (21.7) rotenone (Derris);

(22) Voltage-dependent sodium channel blockers selected from (22.1)indoxacarb and (22.2) metaflumizone;

(23) Inhibitors of acetyl CoA carboxylase which are tetronic andtetramic acid derivatives, preferably selected from (23.1) spirodiclofenand (23.2) spiromesifen;

(24) Mitochondrial complex IV electron transport inhibitors which arephosphines, preferably selected from (24.1) aluminium phosphide, (24.2)calcium phosphide, (24.3) phosphine and (24.4) zinc phosphide, orcyanides selected from (24.5) calcium cyanide, (24.6) potassium cyanideand (24.7) sodium cyanide;

(25) Mitochondrial complex II electron transport inhibitors which arebeta-ketonitrile derivatives, preferably selected from (25.1)cyenopyrafen and (25.2) cyflumetofen, and carboxanilides selected from(25.3) pyflubumide;

(26) Ryanodine receptor modulators which are diamides, preferablyselected from (26.1) chlorantraniliprole, (26.2) cyantraniliprole and(26.3) flubendiamide;

(27) Chordotonal organ Modulators (with undefined target site) selectedfrom (27.1) flonicamid;

(28) further active compounds selected from (28.1) Acynonapyr, (28.2)Afidopyropen, (28.3) Afoxolaner, (28.4) Azadirachtin, (28.5)Benclothiaz, (28.6) Benzoximate, (28.7) Benzpyrimoxan, (28.8)Bifenazate, (28.9) Broflanilide, (28.10) Bromopropylate, (28.11)Chinomethionat, (28.12) Chloroprallethrin, (28.13) Cryolite, (28.14)Cyclaniliprole, (28.15) Cycloxaprid, (28.16) Cyhalodiamide, (28.17)Dicloromezotiaz, (28.18) Dicofol, (28.19) Dimpropyridaz, (28.20)epsilon-Metofluthrin, (28.21) epsilon-Momfluthrin, (28.22) Flometoquin,(28.23) Fluazaindolizine, (28.24) Fluensulfone, (28.25) Flufenerim,(28.26) Flufenoxystrobin, (28.27) Flufiprole, (28.28) Fluhexafon,(28.29) Fluopyram, (28.30) Flupyrimin, (28.31) Fluralaner, (28.32)Fluxametamide, (28.33) Fufenozide, (28.34) Guadipyr, (28.35)Heptafluthrin, (28.36) Imidaclothiz, (28.37) Iprodione, (28.38)Isocycloseram, (28.39) kappa-Bifenthrin, (28.40) kappa-Tefluthrin,(28.41) Lotilaner, (28.42) Meperfluthrin, (28.43) Oxazosulfyl, (28.44)Paichongding, (28.45) Pyridalyl, (28.46) Pyrifluquinazon, (28.47)Pyriminostrobin, (28.48) Spirobudiclofen, (28.49) Spiropidion, (28.50)Tetramethylfluthrin, (28.51) Tetraniliprole, (28.52)Tetrachlorantraniliprole, (28.53) Tigolaner, (28.54) Tioxazafen, (28.55)Thiofluoximate iodomethane; (28.56)1-{2-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)sulphinyl]phenyl}-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-5-amine,(28.57) {1′-[(2E)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)prop-2-en-1-yl]-5-fluorospiro[indol-3,4′-piperidin]-1(2H)-yl}(2-chloropyridin-4-yl)methanone, (28.58)2-chloro-N-[2-{1-[(2E)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)prop-2-en-1-yl]piperidin-4-yl}-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]isonicotinamide,(28.59)3-(4-chloro-2,6-dimethylphenyl)-4-hydroxy-8-methoxy-1,8-diazaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-2-one, (28.60)3-(4-chloro-2,6-dimethylphenyl)-8-methoxy-2-oxo-1,8-diazaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-4-yl ethyl carbonate, (28.61)4-(but-2-yn-1-yloxy)-6-(3,5-dimethylpiperidin-1-yl)-5-fluoropyrimidine,(28.62) PF1364 (known from JP2010/018586), (28.63)(3E)-3414(6-chloro-3-pyridyl)methyl]-2-pyridylidene]-1,1,1-trifluoro-propan-2-one,(28.64)N-[3-(benzylcarbamoyl)-4-chlorophenyl]-1-methyl-3-(pentafluoroethyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide,(28.65)5-bromo-4-chloro-N44-chloro-2-methyl-6-(methylcarbamoyl)phenyl]-2-(3-chloro-2-pyridyl)pyrazole-3-carboxamide,(28.66) 445-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-3soxazolyl]-2-methyl-N-(cis-1-oxido-3-thietanyl)-benzamide, (28.67)445-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-3soxazolyl]-2-methyl-N-(trans-1-oxido-3-thietanyl)-benzamide and 44(5S)-5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-3-isoxazolyl]-2-methyl-N-(cis-1-oxido-3-thietanyl)benzamide,(28.68)N-[3-chloro-1-(3-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]-N-ethyl-3-[(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl]-propanamide, (28.69)(+)-N-[3-chloro-1-(3-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]-N-ethyl-3-[(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl]-propanamideand(−)-N-[3-chloro-1-(3-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]-N-ethyl-3-[(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl]-propanamide, (28.70)5-[[(2E)-3-chloro-2-propen-1-yl]amino]-1-[2, -44(trifluoromethyl)sulfinyl]-1H-pyrazole-3-carbonitrile, (28.71)3-bromo-N44-chloro-2-methyl-64(methylamino)thioxomethyl]phenyl]-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide;(28.72) N44-chloro-24[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]carbonyl]-6-methylphenyl]-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-3-(fluoromethoxy)-1H-Pyrazole-5-carboxamide,(28.73)N42-(5-amino-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-4-chloro-6-methylphenyl]-3-bromo-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide,(28.74)4-[3-[2,6-dichloro-4-[(3,3-dichloro-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]phenoxy]propoxy]-2-methoxy-6-(trifluoromethyl)-pyrimidine;(28.75) (2E)-and 2(Z)-2-[2-(4-cyanophenyl)-1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethylidene]-N44-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]-hydrazinecarboxamide;(28.76)3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethyl-4-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)phenyl-cyclopropanecarboxylicacid ester; (28.77) (4aS)-7-chloro-2,5-dihydro-2-[[(methoxycarbonyl)[44(trifluoromethyl)thio]phenyl]amino]carbonyl]-indeno[1,2-e][1,3,4]oxadiazine-4a(3H)-carboxylicacid methyl ester; (28.78)6-deoxy-3-O-ethyl-2,4-di-O-methyl-14N44-[1-[4-(1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethoxy)phenyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl]phenyl]carbamate]-α-L-mannopyranose;(28.79)8-(2-cyclopropylmethoxy-4-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-3-(6-trifluoromethyl-pyridazin-3-yl)-3-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane,(28.80)(8-anti)-8-(2-cyclopropylmethoxy-4-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-3-(6-trifluoromethyl-pyridazin-3-yl)-3-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane,(28.81)(8-syn)-8-(2-cyclopropylmethoxy-4-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-3-(6-trifluoromethyl-pyridazin-3-yl)-3-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane,(28.82)N43-chloro-1-(3-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]-N-ethyl-3-[(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)thio]-propanamideandN44-(aminothioxomethyl)-2-methyl-64(methylamino)carbonyl]phenyl]-3-bromo-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide,(28.83) 5-(1,3-dioxan-2-yl)-4[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methoxy]-pyrimidine, (28.84)3-(4-chloro-2,6-dimethylphenyl)-8-methoxy-1-methyl-1,8-diazaspiro[4.5]decane-2,4-dione,(28.85)3-(4-chloro-2,6-dimethylphenyl)-8-methoxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-1,8-diazaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-4-yl-carbonic acid ethyl ester, and (28.86)44(5S)-5-(3,5-Dichloro-4-fluorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-3-isoxazolyl]-N-[(4R)-2-ethyl-3-oxo-4-isoxazolidinyl]-2-methyl-benzamide,(28.87)2-({2-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[(R)-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)sulfinyl]phenyl}imino)-3-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1,3-thiazolidin-4-one,(28.88)1,4-dimethyl-242-(pyridin-3-yl)-2H-indazol-5-yl]-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dioneand a (28.89) terpene blend comprising as active ingredientssubstantially pure α-terpinene, substantially pure p-cymene andsubstantially pure limonene in a relative ratio of about35-45:12-20:10-15.

In a more preferred embodiment, the pesticidally active agent isselected from the group consisting of

(1) Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors selected from (1.27)acephate, (1.35) chlorpyrifos-methyl, (1.47) ethoprophos, (1.49)fenamiphos and (1.52) fosthiazate;

(2) GABA-gated chloride channel blockers selected from (2.3) ethiproleand (2.4) fipronil;

(3) Sodium channel modulators selected from (3.1) acrinathrin, (3.5)bifenthrin, (3.10) cyfluthrin, (3.11) beta-cyfluthrin, (3.13)lambda-cyhalothrin, (3.14) gamma-cyhalothrin, (3.15) cypermethrin,(3.16) alpha-cypermethrin, (3.17) beta-cypermethrin, (3.18)theta-cypermethrin, (3.19) zeta-cypermethrin, (3.21) deltamethrin,(3.29) tau-fluvalinate, (3.40) tefluthrin, and (3.44) transfluthrin;

(4) Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) competitive modulatorsselected from (4.1) acetamiprid, (4.2) clothianidin, (4.3) dinotefuran,(4.4) imidacloprid, (4.5) nitenpyram, (4.6) thiacloprid, (4.7)thiamethoxam, (4.8) sulfoxaflor, (4.9) flupyradifurone, and (4.10)triflumezopyrim;

(5) Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) allosteric modulatorsselected from (5.1) spinetoram and (5.2) Spinosad;

(6) Glutamate-gated chloride channel (GluCl) allosteric modulatorsselected from (6.1) abamectin, (6.2) emamectin benzoate, (6.3)lepimectin and (6.4) milbemectin;

(7) Juvenile hormone mimics selected from (7.4) fenoxycarb or (7.5)pyriproxyfen;

(9) Chordotonal organ TRPV channel modulators selected from (9.1)pymetrozine and (9.2) pyrifluquinazone;

(10) Mite growth inhibitors selected from (10.2) hexythiazox and (10.4)etoxazole;

(11) Microbial disruptors of the insect gut membrane selected from(11.1) Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis, (11.2) Bacillussphaericus, (11.3) Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies aizawai, (11.4)Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki, (11.5) Bacillusthuringiensis subspecies tenebrionis, and pesticidally active proteinsoriginating from (11.6) Bacillus thuringiensis, such as those selectedfrom (11.6.1) Cry1Aa, (11.6.2) Cry1Ab, (11.6.3) Cry1Ac, (11.6.4) Cry1Ad,(11.6.5) CrylBa, (11.6.6) CrylBb, (11.6.7) CrylCa, (11.6.8) CrylDa,(11.6.9) CrylEa, (11.6.10) Cry1Fa, (11.6.11) Cry1A.105, (11.6.12)Cry1la, (11.6.13) Cry2Aa, (11.6.14) Cry2Ab, (11.6.15) Cry2Ac, (11.6.16)Vip3A, (11.6.17) Cry3Aa, (11.6.18) Cry3Ab, (11.6.19) Cry3Ba, (11.6.20)Cry3Bb, (11.6.21) Cry4Aa, (11.6.22) Cry4Ba, (11.6.23) Cry34Ab1/35Ab1;any one of Cry5 to Cry78 proteins, a Cyt protein or a Vip protein;

(12) Inhibitors of mitochondrial ATP synthase which is (12.1)diafenthiuron;

(13) Uncouplers of oxidative phosphorylation via disruption of theproton gradient which is (13.1) chlorfenapyr;

(15) Inhibitors of chitin biosynthesis, type 0 selected from (15.8)novaluron and (15.11) triflumuron;

(16) Inhibitors of chitin biosynthesis, type 1 which is (16.1)buprofezin;

(17) Moulting disruptor (in particular for Diptera, i.e. dipterans)which is (17.1) cyromazine;

(18) Ecdysone receptor agonists which is (18.3) methoxyfenozide;

(20) Mitochondrial complex III electron transport inhibitors which is(20.2) acequinocyl;

(21) Mitochondrial complex I electron transport inhibitors selected from(21.1) fenazaquin, (21.2) fenpyroximate, (21.3) pyrimidifen, (21.4)pyridaben, (21.5) tebufenpyrad and (21.6) tolfenpyrad;

(22) Voltage-dependent sodium channel blockers selected from (22.1)indoxacarb and (22.2) metaflumizone;

(23) Inhibitors of acetyl CoA carboxylase selected from (23.1)spirodiclofen and (23.2) spiromesifen;

(25) Mitochondrial complex II electron transport inhibitors selectedfrom (25.1) cyenopyrafen, (25.2) cyflumetofen, and (25.3) pyflubumide;

(26) Ryanodine receptor modulators selected from (26.1)chlorantraniliprole, (26.2) cyantraniliprole and (26.3) flubendiamide;

(27) Chordotonal organ Modulators (with undefined target site) which is(27.1) flonicamid;

(28) further active compounds selected from (28.2) Afidopyropen, (28.4)Azadirachtin, (28.7) Benzpyrimoxan, (28.9) Broflanilide, (28.14)Cyclaniliprole, (28.17) Dicloromezotiaz, (28.19) Dimpropyridaz, (28.22)Flometoquin, (28.23) Fluazaindolizine, (28.24) Fluensulfone, (28.27)Flufiprole, (28.29) Fluopyram, (28.32) Fluxametamide, (28.37) Iprodione,(28.38) Isocycloseram, (28.39) kappa-Bifenthrin, (28.40)kappa-Tefluthrin, (28.43) Oxazosulfyl, (28.45) Pyridalyl, (28.46)Pyrifluquinazon, (28.48) Spirobudiclofen, (28.49) Spiropidion, (28.51)Tetraniliprole, (28.52) Tetrachlorantraniliprole, (28.54) Tioxazafen,(28.87)2-({2-fluoro-4-methyl-54(R)-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)sulfinyl]phenyl]imino)-3-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1,3-thiazolidin-4-one,(28.88)1,4-dimethyl-2-[2-(pyridin-3-yl)-2H-indazol-5-yl]-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione,and (28.89) a terpene blend comprising as active ingredientssubstantially pure α-terpinene, substantially pure p-cymene andsubstantially pure limonene in a relative ratio of about35-45:12-20:10-15.

In an even more preferred embodiment, the pesticidally active agent isselected from the group consisting of

(2) GABA-gated chloride channel blockers selected from (2.3) ethiproleand (2.4) fipronil;

(3) Sodium channel modulators selected from (3.10) cyfluthrin, (3.11)beta-cyfluthrin, (3.13) lambda-cyhalothrin, (3.14) gamma-cyhalothrin,(3.21) deltamethrin, (3.29) tau-fluvalinate and (3.40) tefluthrin;

(4) Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) competitive modulatorsselected from (4.1) acetamiprid, (4.2) clothianidin, (4.3) dinotefuran,(4.4) imidacloprid, (4.6) thiacloprid, (4.7) thiamethoxam, (4.8)sulfoxaflor, (4.9) flupyradifurone, and (4.10) triflumezopyrim;

(5) Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) allosteric modulatorsselected from (5.1) spinetoram and (5.2) spinosad;

(6) Glutamate-gated chloride channel (GluCl) allosteric modulatorsselected from (6.1) abamectin and (6.2) emamectin benzoate;

(9) Chordotonal organ TRPV channel modulators selected from (9.1)pymetrozine and (9.2) pyrifluquinazone;

(11) Microbial disruptors of the insect gut membrane selected from(11.1) Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis, (11.2) Bacillussphaericus, (11.3) Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies aizawai, (11.4)Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki, (11.5) Bacillusthuringiensis subspecies tenebrionis, and pesticidally acitve proteinsselected from (11.6.1) Cry1Aa, (11.6.2) Cry1Ab, (11.6.3) Cry1Ac,(11.6.10) Cry1Fa, (11.6.11) Cry1A.105, (11.6.13) Cry2Aa, (11.6.14)Cry2Ab, (11.6.16) Vip3A, (11.6.17) Cry3Aa, (11.6.18) Cry3Ab, (11.6.20)Cry3Bb and (11.6.23) Cry34Ab1/35Ab1;

(17) Moulting disruptor (in particular for Diptera, i.e. dipterans)which is (17.1) cyromazine;

(18) Ecdysone receptor agonists which is (18.3) methoxyfenozide;

(21) Mitochondrial complex I electron transport inhibitors selected from(21.1) fenazaquin, (21.2) fenpyroximate and (21.6) tolfenpyrad;

(22) Voltage-dependent sodium channel blockers selected from (22.1)indoxacarb and (22.2) metaflumizone;

(23) Inhibitors of acetyl CoA carboxylase selected from (23.1)spirodiclofen and (23.2) spiromesifen;

(25) Mitochondrial complex II electron transport inhibitors selectedfrom (25.1) cyenopyrafen, (25.2) cyflumetofen, and (25.3) pyflubumide;

(26) Ryanodine receptor modulators selected from (26.1)chlorantraniliprole, (26.2) cyantraniliprole and (26.3) flubendiamide;

(27) Chordotonal organ Modulators (with undefined target site) which is(27.1) flonicamid;

(28) further active compounds selected from (28.2) Afidopyropen, (28.4)Azadirachtin, (28.7) Benzpyrimoxan, (28.9) Broflanilide, (28.14)Cyclaniliprole, (28.17) Dicloromezotiaz, (28.19) Dimpropyridaz, (28.22)Flometoquin, (28.23) Fluazaindolizine, (28.24) Fluensulfone, (28.29)Fluopyram, (28.32) Fluxametamide, (28.38) Isocycloseram, (28.39)kappa-Bifenthrin, (28.40) kappa-Tefluthrin, (28.43) Oxazosulfyl,P(28.46) yrifluquinazon, (28.48) Spirobudiclofen, (28.49) Spiropidion,(28.51) Tetraniliprole, (28.52) Tetrachlorantraniliprole, (28.54)Tioxazafen; (28.87)2-({2-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[(R)-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)sulfinyl]phenyl]imino)-3-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1,3-thiazolidin-4-one,(28.88)1,4-dimethyl-242-(pyridin-3-yl)-2H-indazol-5-yl]-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione,and (28.89) a terpene blend comprising as active ingredientssubstantially pure α-terpinene, substantially pure p-cymene andsubstantially pure limonene in a relative ratio of about35-45:12-20:10-15.

Accordingly, preferred compound combinations are selected from group(G1) consisting of the following mixtures:

(I.01)+(1.1), (I.01)+(1.2), (I.01)+(1.3), (I.01)+(1.4), (I.01)+(1.5),(I.01)+(1.6), (I.01)+(1.7), (I.01)+(1.8), (I.01)+(1.9), (I.01)+(1.10),(I.01)+(1.11), (I.01)+(1.12), (I.01)+(1.13), (I.01)+(1.14),(I.01)+(1.15), (I.01)+(1.16), (I.01)+(1.17), (I.01)+(1.18),(I.01)+(1.19), (I.01)+(1.20), (I.01)+(1.21), (I.01)+(1.22),(I.01)+(1.23), (I.01)+(1.24), (I.01)+(1.25), (I.01)+(1.26),(I.01)+(1.27), (I.01)+(1.28), (I.01)+(1.29), (I.01)+(1.30),(I.01)+(1.31), (I.01)+(1.32), (I.01)+(1.33), (I.01)+(1.34),(I.01)+(1.35), (I.01)+(1.36), (I.01)+(1.37), (I.01)+(1.38),(I.01)+(1.39), (I.01)+(1.40), (I.01)+(1.41), (I.01)+(1.42),(I.01)+(1.43), (I.01)+(1.44), (I.01)+(1.45), (I.01)+(1.46),(I.01)+(1.47), (I.01)+(1.48), (I.01)+(1.49), (I.01)+(1.50),(I.01)+(1.51), (I.01)+(1.52), (I.01)+(1.53), (I.01)+(1.54),(I.01)+(1.55), (I.01)+(1.56), (I.01)+(1.57), (I.01)+(1.58),(I.01)+(1.59), (I.01)+(1.60), (I.01)+(1.61), (I.01)+(1.62),(I.01)+(1.63), (I.01)+(1.64), (I.01)+(1.65), (I.01)+(1.66),(I.01)+(1.67), (I.01)+(1.68), (I.01)+(1.69), (I.01)+(1.70),(I.01)+(1.71), (I.01)+(1.72), (I.01)+(1.73), (I.01)+(1.74),(I.01)+(1.75), (I.01)+(1.76), (I.01)+(1.77), (I.01)+(1.78),(I.01)+(1.79), (I.01)+(1.80), (I.01)+(1.81), (I.01)+(1.82),(I.01)+(1.83), (I.01)+(1.84), (I.01)+(1.85), (I.01)+(1.86),(I.01)+(1.87), (I.01)+(1.88), (I.01)+(1.89), (I.01)+(2.1), (I.01)+(2.2),(I.01)+(2.3), (I.01)+(2.4), (I.01)+(3.1), (I.01)+(3.2), (I.01)+(3.3),(I.01)+(3.4), (I.01)+(3.5), (I.01)+(3.6), (I.01)+(3.7), (I.01)+(3.8),(I.01)+(3.9), (I.01)+(3.10), (I.01)+(3.11), (I.01)+(3.12),(I.01)+(3.13), (I.01)+(3.14), (I.01)+(3.15), (I.01)+(3.16),(I.01)+(3.17), (I.01)+(3.18), (I.01)+(3.19), (I.01)+(3.20),(I.01)+(3.21), (I.01)+(3.22), (I.01)+(3.23), (I.01)+(3.24),(I.01)+(3.25), (I.01)+(3.26), (I.01)+(3.27), (I.01)+(3.28),(I.01)+(3.29), (I.01)+(3.30), (I.01)+(3.31), (I.01)+(3.32),(I.01)+(3.33), (I.01)+(3.34), (I.01)+(3.35), (I.01)+(3.36),(I.01)+(3.37), (I.01)+(3.38), (I.01)+(3.39), (I.01)+(3.40),(I.01)+(3.41), (I.01)+(3.42), (I.01)+(3.43), (I.01)+(3.44),(I.01)+(3.45), (I.01)+(3.46), (I.01)+(4.1), (I.01)+(4.2), (I.01)+(4.3),(I.01)+(4.4), (I.01)+(4.5), (I.01)+(4.6), (I.01)+(4.7), (I.01)+(4.8),(I.01)+(4.9), (I.01)+(4.10), (I.01)+(5.1), (I.01)+(5.2), (I.01)+(6.1),(I.01)+(6.2), (I.01)+(6.3), (I.01)+(6.4), (I.01)+(7.1), (I.01)+(7.2),(I.01)+(7.3), (I.01)+(7.4), (I.01)+(7.5), (I.01)+(8.1), (I.01)+(8.2),(I.01)+(8.3), (I.01)+(8.4), (I.01)+(8.5), (I.01)+(8.6), (I.01)+(8.7),(I.01)+(9.1), (I.01)+(9.2), (I.01)+(10.1), (I.01)+(10.2), (I.01)+(10.3),(I.01)+(10.4), (I.01)+(11.1), (I.01)+(11.2), (I.01)+(11.3),(I.01)+(11.4), (I.01)+(11.5), (I.01)+(11.6), (I.01)+(12.1),(I.01)+(12.2), (I.01)+(12.3), (I.01)+(12.4), (I.01)+(12.5),(I.01)+(12.6), (I.01)+(13.1), (I.01)+(13.2), (I.01)+(13.3),(I.01)+(14.1), (I.01)+(14.2), (I.01)+(14.3), (I.01)+(14.4),(I.01)+(15.1), (I.01)+(15.2), (I.01)+(15.3), (I.01)+(15.4),(I.01)+(15.5), (I.01)+(15.6), (I.01)+(15.7), (I.01)+(15.8),(I.01)+(15.9), (I.01)+(15.10), (I.01)+(15.11), (I.01)+(16.1),(I.01)+(17.1),), (I.01)+(18.1), (I.01)+(18.2), (I.01)+(18.3),(I.01)+(18.4),), (I.01)+(19.1),), (I.01)+(20.1), (I.01)+(20.2),(I.01)+(20.3),), (I.01)+(21.1), (I.01)+(21.2), (I.01)+(21.3),(I.01)+(21.4), (I.01)+(21.5), (I.01)+(21.6), (I.01)+(21.7),(I.01)+(22.1), (I.01)+(22.2), (I.01)+(23.1), (I.01)+(23.2),),(I.01)+(24.1), (I.01)+(24.2), (I.01)+(24.3), (I.01)+(24.4),(I.01)+(24.5), (I.01)+(24.6), (I.01)+(24.7),), (I.01)+(25.1),(I.01)+(25.2), (I.01)+(25.3), (I.01)+(26.1), (I.01)+(26.2),(I.01)+(26.3), (I.01)+(27.1), (I.01)+(28.1), (I.01)+(28.2),(I.01)+(28.3), (I.01)+(28.4), (I.01)+(28.5), (I.01)+(28.6),(I.01)+(28.7), (I.01)+(28.8), (I.01)+(28.9), (I.01)+(28.10),(I.01)+(28.11), (I.01)+(28.12), (I.01)+(28.13), (I.01)+(28.14),(I.01)+(28.15), (I.01)+(28.16), (I.01)+(28.17), (I.01)+(28.18),(I.01)+(28.19), (I.01)+(28.20), (I.01)+(28.21), (I.01)+(28.22),(I.01)+(28.23), (I.01)+(28.24), (I.01)+(28.25), (I.01)+(28.26),(I.01)+(28.27), (I.01)+(28.28), (I.01)+(28.29), (I.01)+(28.30),(I.01)+(28.31), (I.01)+(28.32), (I.01)+(28.33), (I.01)+(28.34),(I.01)+(28.35), (I.01)+(28.36), (I.01)+(28.37), (I.01)+(28.38),(I.01)+(28.39), (I.01)+(1.40), (I.01)+(28.41), (I.01)+(28.42),(I.01)+(28.43), (I.01)+(28.44), (I.01)+(28.45), (I.01)+(28.46),(I.01)+(28.47), (I.01)+(28.48), (I.01)+(28.49), (I.01)+(28.50),(I.01)+(28.51), (I.01)+(28.52), (I.01)+(28.53), (I.01)+(28.54),(I.01)+(28.55), (I.01)+(28.56), (I.01)+(28.57), (I.01)+(28.58),(I.01)+(28.59), (I.01)+(28.60), (I.01)+(28.61), (I.01)+(28.62),(I.01)+(28.63), (I.01)+(28.64), (I.01)+(28.65), (I.01)+(28.66),(I.01)+(28.67), (I.01)+(28.68), (I.01)+(28.69), (I.01)+(28.70),(I.01)+(28.71), (I.01)+(28.72), (I.01)+(28.73), (I.01)+(28.74),(I.01)+(28.75), (I.01)+(28.76), (I.01)+(28.77), (I.01)+(28.78),(I.01)+(28.79), (I.01)+(28.80), (I.01)+(28.81), (I.01)+(28.82),(I.01)+(28.83), (I.01)+(28.84), (I.01)+(28.85), (I.01)+(28.86),(I.01)+(28.87), (I.01)+(28.88), (I.01)+(28.89).

Also preferred compound combinations are selected from group (G2)consisting of the following mixtures:

(I.02)+(1.1), (I.02)+(1.2), (I.02)+(1.3), (I.02)+(1.4), (I.02)+(1.5),(I.02)+(1.6), (I.02)+(1.7), (I.02)+(1.8), (I.02)+(1.9), (I.02)+(1.10),(I.02)+(1.11), (I.02)+(1.12), (I.02)+(1.13), (I.02)+(1.14),(I.02)+(1.15), (I.02)+(1.16), (I.02)+(1.17), (I.02)+(1.18),(I.02)+(1.19), (I.02)+(1.20), (I.02)+(1.21), (I.02)+(1.22),(I.02)+(1.23), (I.02)+(1.24), (I.02)+(1.25), (I.02)+(1.26),(I.02)+(1.27), (I.02)+(1.28), (I.02)+(1.29), (I.02)+(1.30),(I.02)+(1.31), (I.02)+(1.32), (I.02)+(1.33), (I.02)+(1.34),(I.02)+(1.35), (I.02)+(1.36), (I.02)+(1.37), (I.02)+(1.38),(I.02)+(1.39), (I.02)+(1.40), (I.02)+(1.41), (I.02)+(1.42),(I.02)+(1.43), (I.02)+(1.44), (I.02)+(1.45), (I.02)+(1.46),(I.02)+(1.47), (I.02)+(1.48), (I.02)+(1.49), (I.02)+(1.50),(I.02)+(1.51), (I.02)+(1.52), (I.02)+(1.53), (I.02)+(1.54),(I.02)+(1.55), (I.02)+(1.56), (I.02)+(1.57), (I.02)+(1.58),(I.02)+(1.59), (I.02)+(1.60), (I.02)+(1.61), (I.02)+(1.62),(I.02)+(1.63), (I.02)+(1.64), (I.02)+(1.65), (I.02)+(1.66),(I.02)+(1.67), (I.02)+(1.68), (I.02)+(1.69), (I.02)+(1.70),(I.02)+(1.71), (I.02)+(1.72), (I.02)+(1.73), (I.02)+(1.74),(I.02)+(1.75), (I.02)+(1.76), (I.02)+(1.77), (I.02)+(1.78),(I.02)+(1.79), (I.02)+(1.80), (I.02)+(1.81), (I.02)+(1.82),(I.02)+(1.83), (I.02)+(1.84), (I.02)+(1.85), (I.02)+(1.86),(I.02)+(1.87), (I.02)+(1.88), (I.02)+(1.89), (I.02)+(2.1), (I.02)+(2.2),(I.02)+(2.3), (I.02)+(2.4), (I.02)+(3.1), (I.02)+(3.2), (I.02)+(3.3),(I.02)+(3.4), (I.02)+(3.5), (I.02)+(3.6), (I.02)+(3.7), (I.02)+(3.8),(I.02)+(3.9), (I.02)+(3.10), (I.02)+(3.11), (I.02)+(3.12),(I.02)+(3.13), (I.02)+(3.14), (I.02)+(3.15), (I.02)+(3.16),(I.02)+(3.17), (I.02)+(3.18), (I.02)+(3.19), (I.02)+(3.20),(I.02)+(3.21), (I.02)+(3.22), (I.02)+(3.23), (I.02)+(3.24),(I.02)+(3.25), (I.02)+(3.26), (I.02)+(3.27), (I.02)+(3.28),(I.02)+(3.29), (I.02)+(3.30), (I.02)+(3.31), (I.02)+(3.32),(I.02)+(3.33), (I.02)+(3.34), (I.02)+(3.35), (I.02)+(3.36),(I.02)+(3.37), (I.02)+(3.38), (I.02)+(3.39), (I.02)+(3.40),(I.02)+(3.41), (I.02)+(3.42), (I.02)+(3.43), (I.02)+(3.44),(I.02)+(3.45), (I.02)+(3.46), (I.02)+(4.1), (I.02)+(4.2), (I.02)+(4.3),(I.02)+(4.4), (I.02)+(4.5), (I.02)+(4.6), (I.02)+(4.7), (I.02)+(4.8),(I.02)+(4.9), (I.02)+(4.10), (I.02)+(5.1), (I.02)+(5.2), (I.02)+(6.1),(I.02)+(6.2), (I.02)+(6.3), (I.02)+(6.4), (I.02)+(7.1), (I.02)+(7.2),(I.02)+(7.3), (I.02)+(7.4), (I.02)+(7.5), (I.02)+(8.1), (I.02)+(8.2),(I.02)+(8.3), (I.02)+(8.4), (I.02)+(8.5), (I.02)+(8.6), (I.02)+(8.7),(I.02)+(9.1), (I.02)+(9.2), (I.02)+(10.1), (I.02)+(10.2), (I.02)+(10.3),(I.02)+(10.4), (I.02)+(11.1), (I.02)+(11.2), (I.02)+(11.3),(I.02)+(11.4), (I.02)+(11.5), (I.02)+(11.6), (I.02)+(12.1),(I.02)+(12.2), (I.02)+(12.3), (I.02)+(12.4), (I.02)+(12.5),(I.02)+(12.6), (I.02)+(13.1), (I.02)+(13.2), (I.02)+(13.3),(I.02)+(14.1), (I.02)+(14.2), (I.02)+(14.3), (I.02)+(14.4),(I.02)+(15.1), (I.02)+(15.2), (I.02)+(15.3), (I.02)+(15.4),(I.02)+(15.5), (I.02)+(15.6), (I.02)+(15.7), (I.02)+(15.8),(I.02)+(15.9), (I.02)+(15.10), (I.02)+(15.11), (I.02)+(16.1),(I.02)+(17.1),), (I.02)+(18.1), (I.02)+(18.2), (I.02)+(18.3),(I.02)+(18.4),), (I.02)+(19.1),), (I.02)+(20.1), (I.02)+(20.2),(I.02)+(20.3),), (I.02)+(21.1), (I.02)+(21.2), (I.02)+(21.3),(I.02)+(21.4), (I.02)+(21.5), (I.02)+(21.6), (I.02)+(21.7),(I.02)+(22.1), (I.02)+(22.2), (I.02)+(23.1), (I.02)+(23.2),),(I.02)+(24.1), (I.02)+(24.2), (I.02)+(24.3), (I.02)+(24.4),(I.02)+(24.5), (I.02)+(24.6), (I.02)+(24.7),), (I.02)+(25.1),(I.02)+(25.2), (I.02)+(25.3), (I.02)+(26.1), (I.02)+(26.2),(I.02)+(26.3), (I.02)+(27.1), (I.02)+(28.1), (I.02)+(28.2),(I.02)+(28.3), (I.02)+(28.4), (I.02)+(28.5), (I.02)+(28.6),(I.02)+(28.7), (I.02)+(28.8), (I.02)+(28.9), (I.02)+(28.10),(I.02)+(28.11), (I.02)+(28.12), (I.02)+(28.13), (I.02)+(28.14),(I.02)+(28.15), (I.02)+(28.16), (I.02)+(28.17), (I.02)+(28.18),(I.02)+(28.19), (I.02)+(28.20), (I.02)+(28.21), (I.02)+(28.22),(I.02)+(28.23), (I.02)+(28.24), (I.02)+(28.25), (I.02)+(28.26),(I.02)+(28.27), (I.02)+(28.28), (I.02)+(28.29), (I.02)+(28.30),(I.02)+(28.31), (I.02)+(28.32), (I.02)+(28.33), (I.02)+(28.34),(I.02)+(28.35), (I.02)+(28.36), (I.02)+(28.37), (I.02)+(28.38),(I.02)+(28.39), (I.02)+(1.40), (I.02)+(28.41), (I.02)+(28.42),(I.02)+(28.43), (I.02)+(28.44), (I.02)+(28.45), (I.02)+(28.46),(I.02)+(28.47), (I.02)+(28.48), (I.02)+(28.49), (I.02)+(28.50),(I.02)+(28.51), (I.02)+(28.52), (I.02)+(28.53), (I.02)+(28.54),(I.02)+(28.55), (I.02)+(28.56), (I.02)+(28.57), (I.02)+(28.58),(I.02)+(28.59), (I.02)+(28.60), (I.02)+(28.61), (I.02)+(28.62),(I.02)+(28.63), (I.02)+(28.64), (I.02)+(28.65), (I.02)+(28.66),(I.02)+(28.67), (I.02)+(28.68), (I.02)+(28.69), (I.02)+(28.70),(I.02)+(28.71), (I.02)+(28.72), (I.02)+(28.73), (I.02)+(28.74),(I.02)+(28.75), (I.02)+(28.76), (I.02)+(28.77), (I.02)+(28.78),(I.02)+(28.79), (I.02)+(28.80), (I.02)+(28.81), (I.02)+(28.82),(I.02)+(28.83), (I.02)+(28.84), (I.02)+(28.85), (I.02)+(28.86),(I.02)+(28.87), (I.02)+(28.88), (I.02)+(28.89).

More preferred the compound combinations are selected from the mixturesbelonging to group (G1).

(I.01)+(1.27), (I.01)+(1.35), (I.01)+(1.47), (I.01)+(1.49),(I.01)+(1.52), (I.01)+(2.2), (I.01)+(2.3), (I.01)+(2.4), (I.01)+(3.1),(I.01)+(3.5), (I.01)+(3.10), (I.01)+(3.11), (I.01)+(3.13),(I.01)+(3.14), (I.01)+(3.15), (I.01)+(3.16), (I.01)+(3.17),(I.01)+(3.18), (I.01)+(3.19), (I.01)+(3.21), (I.01)+(3.29),(I.01)+(3.40), (I.01)+(3.44), (I.01)+(4.1), (I.01)+(4.2), (I.01)+(4.3),(I.01)+(4.4), (I.01)+(4.5), (I.01)+(4.6), (I.01)+(4.7), (I.01)+(4.8),(I.01)+(4.9), (I.01)+(4.10), (I.01)+(5.1), (I.01)+(5.2), (I.01)+(6.1),(I.01)+(6.2), (I.01)+(6.3), (I.01)+(6.4), (I.01)+(7.4), (I.01)+(7.5),(I.01)+(9.1), (I.01)+(9.2), (I.01)+(10.2), (I.01)+(10.4), (I.01)+(11.1),(I.01)+(11.2), (I.01)+(11.3), (I.01)+(11.4), (I.01)+(11.5),(I.01)+(11.6.1), (I.01)+(11.6.2), (I.01)+(11.6.3), (I.01)+(11.6.4),(I.01)+(11.6.5), (I.01)+(11.6.6), (I.01)+(11.6.7), (I.01)+(11.6.8),(I.01)+(11.6.9), (I.01)+(11.6.10), (I.01)+(11.6.11), (I.01)+(11.6.12),(I.01)+(11.6.13), (I.01)+(11.6.14), (I.01)+(11.6.15), (I.01)+(11.6.16),(I.01)+(11.6.17), (I.01)+(11.6.18), (I.01)+(11.6.19), (I.01)+(11.6.20),(I.01)+(11.6.21), (I.01)+(11.6.22), (I.01)+(11.6.23), (I.01)+(12.1),(I.01)+(13.1), (I.01)+(15.8), (I.01)+(15.11), (I.01)+(16.1),(I.01)+(17.1),), (I.01)+(18.3), (I.01)+(20.2), (I.01)+(21.1),(I.01)+(21.2), (I.01)+(21.3), (I.01)+(21.4), (I.01)+(21.5),(I.01)+(21.6), (I.01)+(22.1), (I.01)+(22.2), (I.01)+(23.1),(I.01)+(23.2), (I.01)+(25.1), (I.01)+(25.2), (I.01)+(25.3),(I.01)+(26.1), (I.01)+(26.2), (I.01)+(26.3), (I.01)+(27.1),(I.01)+(28.2), (I.01)+(28.4), (I.01)+(28.7), (I.01)+(28.9),(I.01)+(28.14), (I.01)+(28.17), (I.01)+(28.19), (I.01)+(28.22),(I.01)+(28.23), (I.01)+(28.24), (I.01)+(28.27), (I.01)+(28.29),(I.01)+(28.32), (I.01)+(28.37), (I.01)+(28.38), (I.01)+(28.39),(I.01)+(1.40), (I.01)+(28.43), (I.01)+(28.45), (I.01)+(28.46),(I.01)+(28.48), (I.01)+(28.49), (I.01)+(28.51), (I.01)+(28.52),(I.01)+(28.54), (I.01)+(28.87), (I.01)+(28.88), (I.01)+(28.89).

Also more preferred compound combinations are selected from group (G2)consisting of the following mixtures:

(I.02)+(1.27), (I.02)+(1.35), (I.02)+(1.47), (I.02)+(1.49),(I.02)+(1.52), (I.02)+(2.2), (I.02)+(2.3), (I.02)+(2.4), (I.02)+(3.1),(I.02)+(3.5), (I.02)+(3.10), (I.02)+(3.11), (I.02)+(3.13),(I.02)+(3.14), (I.02)+(3.15), (I.02)+(3.16), (I.02)+(3.17),(I.02)+(3.18), (I.02)+(3.19), (I.02)+(3.21), (I.02)+(3.29),(I.02)+(3.40), (I.02)+(3.44), (I.02)+(4.1), (I.02)+(4.2), (I.02)+(4.3),(I.02)+(4.4), (I.02)+(4.5), (I.02)+(4.6), (I.02)+(4.7), (I.02)+(4.8),(I.02)+(4.9), (I.02)+(4.10), (I.02)+(5.1), (I.02)+(5.2), (I.02)+(6.1),(I.02)+(6.2), (I.02)+(6.3), (I.02)+(6.4), (I.02)+(7.4), (I.02)+(7.5),(I.02)+(9.1), (I.02)+(9.2), (I.02)+(10.2), (I.02)+(10.4), (I.02)+(11.1),(I.02)+(11.2), (I.02)+(11.3), (I.02)+(11.4), (I.02)+(11.5),(I.02)+(11.6.1), (I.02)+(11.6.2), (I.02)+(11.6.3), (I.02)+(11.6.4),(I.02)+(11.6.5), (I.02)+(11.6.6), (I.02)+(11.6.7), (I.02)+(11.6.8),(I.02)+(11.6.9), (I.02)+(11.6.10), (I.02)+(11.6.11), (I.02)+(11.6.12),(I.02)+(11.6.13), (I.02)+(11.6.14), (I.02)+(11.6.15), (I.02)+(11.6.16),(I.02)+(11.6.17), (I.02)+(11.6.18), (I.02)+(11.6.19), (I.02)+(11.6.20),(I.02)+(11.6.21), (I.02)+(11.6.22), (I.02)+(11.6.23), (I.02)+(12.1),(I.02)+(13.1), (I.02)+(15.8), (I.02)+(15.11), (I.02)+(16.1),(I.02)+(17.1),), (I.02)+(18.3), (I.02)+(20.2), (I.02)+(21.1),(I.02)+(21.2), (I.02)+(21.3), (I.02)+(21.4), (I.02)+(21.5),(I.02)+(21.6), (I.02)+(22.1), (I.02)+(22.2), (I.02)+(23.1),(I.02)+(23.2), (I.02)+(25.1), (I.02)+(25.2), (I.02)+(25.3),(I.02)+(26.1), (I.02)+(26.2), (I.02)+(26.3), (I.02)+(27.1),(I.02)+(28.2), (I.02)+(28.4), (I.02)+(28.7), (I.02)+(28.9),(I.02)+(28.14), (I.02)+(28.17), (I.02)+(28.19), (I.02)+(28.22),(I.02)+(28.23), (I.02)+(28.24), (I.02)+(28.27), (I.02)+(28.29),(I.02)+(28.32), (I.02)+(28.37), (I.02)+(28.38), (I.02)+(28.39),(I.02)+(1.40), (I.02)+(28.43), (I.02)+(28.45), (I.02)+(28.46),(I.02)+(28.48), (I.02)+(28.49), (I.02)+(28.51), (I.02)+(28.52),(I.02)+(28.54), (I.02)+(28.87), (I.02)+(28.88), (I.02)+(28.89).

Even more preferred compound combinations are selected from the group(G1-A) consisting of the following mixtures:

(I.01)+(2.3), (I.01)+(2.4), (I.01)+(3.10), (I.01)+(3.11), (I.01)+(3.13),(I.01)+(3.14), (I.01)+(3.21), (I.01)+(3.29), (I.01)+(3.40),(I.01)+(4.1), (I.01)+(4.2), (I.01)+(4.3), (I.01)+(4.4), (I.01)+(4.6),(I.01)+(4.7), (I.01)+(4.8), (I.01)+(4.9), (I.01)+(4.10), (I.01)+(5.1),(I.01)+(5.2), (I.01)+(6.1), (I.01)+(6.2), (I.01)+(9.1), (I.01)+(9.2),(I.01)+(11.1), (I.01)+(11.2), (I.01)+(11.3), (I.01)+(11.4),(I.01)+(11.5), (I.01)+(11.6.1), (I.01)+(11.6.2), (I.01)+(11.6.3),(I.01)+(11.6.10), (I.01)+(11.6.11), (I.01)+(11.6.13), (I.01)+(11.6.14),(I.01)+(11.6.16), (I.01)+(11.6.17), (I.01)+(11.6.18), (I.01)+(11.6.20),(I.01)+(11.6.23), (I.01)+(17.1),), (I.01)+(18.3), (I.01)+(21.1),(I.01)+(21.2), (I.01)+(21.6), (I.01)+(22.1), (I.01)+(22.2),(I.01)+(23.1), (I.01)+(23.2), (I.01)+(25.1), (I.01)+(25.2),(I.01)+(25.3), (I.01)+(26.1), (I.01)+(26.2), (I.01)+(26.3),(I.01)+(27.1), (I.01)+(28.2), (I.01)+(28.4), (I.01)+(28.7),(I.01)+(28.9), (I.01)+(28.14), (I.01)+(28.17), (I.01)+(28.19),(I.01)+(28.22), (I.01)+(28.23), (I.01)+(28.24), (I.01)+(28.29),(I.01)+(28.32), (I.01)+(28.38), (I.01)+(28.39), (I.01)+(1.40),(I.01)+(28.43), (I.01)+(28.45), (I.01)+(28.46), (I.01)+(28.48),(I.01)+(28.49), (I.01)+(28.51), (I.01)+(28.52), (I.01)+(28.54),(I.01)+(28.87), (I.01)+(28.88), (I.01)+(28.89).

Alternative even more preferred compound combinations are also selectedfrom the group (G2-A) consisting of the following mixtures:

(I.02)+(2.3), (I.02)+(2.4), (I.02)+(3.10), (I.02)+(3.11), (I.02)+(3.13),(I.02)+(3.14), (I.02)+(3.21), (I.02)+(3.29), (I.02)+(3.40),(I.02)+(4.1), (I.02)+(4.2), (I.02)+(4.3), (I.02)+(4.4), (I.02)+(4.6),(I.02)+(4.7), (I.02)+(4.8), (I.02)+(4.9), (I.02)+(4.10), (I.02)+(5.1),(I.02)+(5.2), (I.02)+(6.1), (I.02)+(6.2), (I.02)+(9.1), (I.02)+(9.2),(I.02)+(11.1), (I.02)+(11.2), (I.02)+(11.3), (I.02)+(11.4),(I.02)+(11.5), (I.02)+(11.6.1), (I.02)+(11.6.2), (I.02)+(11.6.3),(I.02)+(11.6.10), (I.02)+(11.6.11), (I.02)+(11.6.13), (I.02)+(11.6.14),(I.02)+(11.6.16), (I.02)+(11.6.17), (I.02)+(11.6.18), (I.02)+(11.6.20),(I.02)+(11.6.23), (I.02)+(17.1),), (I.02)+(18.3), (I.02)+(21.1),(I.02)+(21.2), (I.02)+(21.6), (I.02)+(22.1), (I.02)+(22.2),(I.02)+(23.1), (I.02)+(23.2), (I.02)+(25.1), (I.02)+(25.2),(I.02)+(25.3), (I.02)+(26.1), (I.02)+(26.2), (I.02)+(26.3),(I.02)+(27.1), (I.02)+(28.2), (I.02)+(28.4), (I.02)+(28.7),(I.02)+(28.9), (I.02)+(28.14), (I.02)+(28.17), (I.02)+(28.19),(I.02)+(28.22), (I.02)+(28.23), (I.02)+(28.24), (I.02)+(28.29),(I.02)+(28.32), (I.02)+(28.38), (I.02)+(28.39), (I.02)+(1.40),(I.02)+(28.43), (I.02)+(28.45), (I.02)+(28.46), (I.02)+(28.48),(I.02)+(28.49), (I.02)+(28.51), (I.02)+(28.52), (I.02)+(28.54),(I.02)+(28.87), (I.02)+(28.88), (I.02)+(28.89).

Most preferred the compound combinations are selected from the mixturesbelonging to group (G2-A).

In another even more preferred embodiment, the pesticidally active agentin either group G1-A or G2-A is selected from the group consisting offlupyradifurone, acetamiprid, deltamethrin and thiacloprid.

As can be seen in the examples, active agents selected from the abovegroup provide excellent pest control when applied together with fattyacids or salts or derivatives thereof, in particular with potassiumsalts of fatty acids as defined herein. Due to the structuralsimilarities and the mode of action, it is to be expected thatcombinations comprising other members of the group of sodium channelmodulators which are pyrethroids, in particular lambda-cyhalothrin,cypermethrin and bifenthrin, or nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR)competitive modulators, such as imidaclorprid, or clothianidin, as wellas sulfoxaflor, will provide a similar level of control.

In one embodiment, the pesticidally active agent is a biological controlagent.

As used herein, “biological control” is defined as control of an insectand/or an acarid and/or a nematode by the use of an organism such as amicroorganism or metabolite produced by such microorganism. In somecases biological control is also achieved by the use of naturallyoccurring compounds or compounds derived from such naturally occurringcompounds.

According to one embodiment of the present invention the biologicalcontrol agent comprises not only the isolated, pure cultures of therespective fungus or bacterium, in particular the pesticidally activefungus or bacterium but also suspensions in a whole broth culture or ametabolite-containing supernatant or a purified metabolite obtained fromwhole broth culture of the fungal or bacterial strain. “Whole brothculture” refers to a liquid culture containing both cells and media.“Supernatant” refers to the liquid broth remaining when cells grown inbroth are removed by centrifugation, filtration, sedimentation, or othermeans well known in the art. According to another embodiment, thebiological control agent comprises the isolated, pure cultures of therespective fungus or bacterium formulated in a suitable formulationapart from its fermentation broth, as described further below.

Said biological control agent may be an insecticidally active biologicalcontrol agent selected from the group consisting of

(C1) bacteria selected from the group consisting of Bacillusthuringiensis subsp. aizawai, in particular strain ABTS-1857 (SD-1372;e.g. XENTARI® from Valent BioSciences); Bacillus mycoides, isolate J.(e.g. BmJ from Certis USA LLC, a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co.); Bacillussphaericus, in particular Serotype H5a5b strain 2362 (strain ABTS-1743)(e.g. VECTOLEX® from Valent BioSciences, US); Bacillus thuringiensissubsp. kurstaki strain BMP 123 from Becker Microbial Products, IL;Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai, in particular serotype H-7 (e.g.FLORBAC® WG from Valent BioSciences, US); Bacillus thuringiensis subsp.kurstaki strain HD-1 (e.g. DIPEL® ES from Valent BioSciences, US);Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki strain BMP 123 by BeckerMicrobial Products, IL; Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis strain BMP144 (e.g. AQUABAC® by Becker Microbial Products IL); Burkholderia spp.,in particular Burkholderia rinojensis strain A396 (also known asBurkholderia rinojensis strain MBI 305) (Accession No. NRRL B-50319; WO2011/106491 and WO 2013/032693; e.g. MBI-206 TGAI and ZELTO® fromMarrone Bio Innovations); Chromobacterium subtsugae, in particularstrain PRAA4-1T (MBI-203; e.g. GRANDEVO® from Marrone Bio Innovations);Paenibacillus popilliae (formerly Bacillus popilliae; e.g. MILKY SPOREPOWDER™ and MILKY SPORE GRANULAR™ from St.

Gabriel Laboratories); Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis(serotype H-14) strain AM65-52 (Accession No. ATCC 1276) (e.g. VECTOBAC®by Valent BioSciences, US); Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki strainEVB-113-19 (e.g., BIOPROTEC® from AEF Global); Bacillus thuringiensissubsp. tenebrionis strain NB 176 (SD-5428; e.g. NOVODOR® FC from BioFaDE); Bacillus thuringiensis var. japonensis strain Buibui; Bacillusthuringiensis subsp. kurstaki strain ABTS 351; Bacillus thuringiensissubsp. kurstaki strain PB 54; Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstakistrain SA 11; Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki strain SA 12;Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki strain EG 2348; Bacillusthuringiensis var. Colmeri (e.g. TIANBAOBTC by Changzhou JianghaiChemical Factory); Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai strain GC-91;Serratia entomophila (e.g. INVADED by Wrightson Seeds); Serratiamarcescens, in particular strain SRM (Accession No. MTCC 8708); andWolbachia pipientis ZAP strain (e.g., ZAP MALES® from MosquitoMate); and

(C2) fungi selected from the group consisting of C2.1 Muscodor albus, inparticular strain QST 20799 (Accession No. NRRL 30547); C2.2 Muscodorroseus in particular strain A3-5 (Accession No. NRRL 30548); C2.3Beauveria bassiana, in particular strain ATCC 74040 (e.g. Naturalis®from Intrachem Bio Italia); strain GHA (Accession No. ATCC74250; e.g.BotaniGuard Es and Mycotrol-O from Laverlam International Corporation);strain ATP02 (Accession No. DSM 24665); strain PPRI 5339 (e.g.BroadBand™ from BASF); strain PPRI 7315, strain R444 (e.g. Bb-Protecfrom Andermatt Biocontrol), strains IL197, IL12, IL236, IL10, IL131,IL116 (all referenced in Jaronski, 2007. Use of Entomopathogenic Fungiin Biological Pest Management, 2007: ISBN: 978-81-308-0192-6), strainBv025 (see e.g. Garcia et al. 2006. Manejo Integrado de Plagas yAgroecologia (Costa Rica) No. 77); strain BaGPK; strain ICPE 279, strainCG 716 (e.g. BoveMax® from Novozymes); C2.4 Hirsutella citriformis; C2.5Hirsutella thompsonii (e.g. Mycohit and ABTEC from Agro Bio-techResearch Centre, IN); C2.6 Lecanicillium lecanii (formerly known asVerticillium lecanii), in particular conidia of strain KV01 (e.g.Mycotal® and Vertalec® from Koppert/Arysta), strain DA0M198499 or strainDA0M216596; C2.9 Lecanicillium muscarium (formerly Verticilliumlecanii), in particular strain VE 6/CABI(=IMI)268317/CBS102071/ARSEF5128 (e.g. Mycotal from Koppert); C2.10Metarhizium anisopliae var acridum, e.g. ARSEF324 from GreenGuard byBecker Underwood, US or isolate IMI 330189 (ARSEF7486; e.g. Green Muscleby Biological Control Products); C2.11 Metarhizium brunneum, e.g. strainCb 15 (e.g. ATTRACAP® from BIOCARE); C2.12 Metarhizium anisopliae, e.g.strain ESALQ 1037 (e.g. from Metarril® SP Organic), strain E-9 (e.g.from Metarril® SP Organic), strain M206077, strain C4-B (NRRL 30905),strain ESC1, strain 15013-1 (NRRL 67073), strain 3213-1 (NRRL 67074),strain C20091, strain C20092, strain F52 (DSM3884/ATCC 90448; e.g. BIO1020 by Bayer CropScience and also e.g. Met52 by Novozymes) or strainICIPE 78; C2.15 Metarhizium robertsii 23013-3 (NRRL 67075); C2.13Nomuraea rileyi; C2.14 Paecilomyces fumosoroseus (new: Isariafumosorosea), in particular strains Apopka 97 (available as PreFeRalfrom Certis, USA), Fe9901 (available as NoFly from Natural industries,USA), ARSEF 3581, ARSEF 3302, ARSEF 2679 (ARS Collection ofEntomopathogenic Fungal Cultures, Ithaca, USA), IfB01 (China Center forType Culture Collection CCTCC M2012400), ESALQ1296, ESALQ1364, ESALQ1409(ESALQ: University of São Paulo (Piracicaba, SP, Brazil)), CG1228(EMBRAPA Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (Brasilia, DF, Brazil)),KCH J2 (Dymarska et al., 2017; PLoS one 12(10)): e0184885), HIB-19,HIB-23, HIB-29, HIB-30 (Gandarilla-Pacheco et al., 2018; Rev ArgentMicrobiol 50: 81-89), CHE-CNRCB 304, EH-511/3 (Flores-Villegas et al.,2016; Parasites & Vectors 2016 9:176 doi: 10.1186/s13071-016-1453-1),CHE-CNRCB 303, CHE-CNRCB 305, CHE-CNRCB 307 (Gallou et al., 2016; fungalbiology 120 (2016) 414-423), EH-506/3, EH-503/3, EH-520/3, PFCAM, MBP,PSMB1 (National Center for Biololgical Control, Mexico;Castellanos-Moguel et al., 2013; Revista Mexicana De Micologia 38:23-33, 2013), RCEF3304 (Meng et al., 2015; Genet Mol Biol. 2015July-September; 38(3): 381-389), PF01-N10 (CCTCC No. M207088), CCM 8367(Czech Collection of Microorganisms, Brno), SFP-198 (Kim et al., 2010;Wiley Online: DOI 10.1002/ps.2020), K3 (Yanagawa et al., 2015; J ChemEcol. 2015; 41(12): 118-1126), CLO 55 (Ansari Ali et al., 2011; PLoSOne. 2011; 6(1): e16108. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0016108), IfTS01,IfTS02, IfTS07 (Dong et al. 2016/PLoS ONE 11(5): e0156087.doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0156087), P1 (Sun Agro Biotech Research Centre,India), If-02, If-2.3, If-03 (Farooq and Freed, 2016; DOI:10.1016/j.bjm.2016.06.002), Ifr AsC (Meyer et al., 2008; J. Invertebr.Pathol. 99:96-102. 10.1016/j jip.2008.03.007), PC-013 (DSMZ 26931),P43A, PCC (Carrillo-Perez et al., 2012; DOI 10.1007/s11274-012-1184-1),Pf04, Pf59, Pf109 (KimJun et al., 2013; Mycobiology 2013 December;41(4): 221-224), FG340 (Han et al., 2014; DOI:10.5941/MYCO.2014.42.4.385), Pfrl, Pfr8, Pfr9, Pfr10, Pfr11, Pfr12(Angel-Sahagún et al., 2005; Journal of Insect Science), Ifr531 (Danieland Wyss, 2009; DOI 10.1111/j.1439-0418.2009.01410.x), IF-1106 (InsectEcology and Biocontrol Laboratory, Shanxi Agricultural University),19602, 17284 (Hussain et al. 2016, DOI:10.3390/ijms17091518), I03011(U.S. Pat. No. 4,618,578), CNRCB1 (Centro Nacional de Referencia deControl Biologico (CNRCB), Colima, Mexico), SCAU-IFCF01 (Nian et al.,2015; DOI: 10.1002/ps.3977), PF01-N4 (Engineering Research Center ofBiological Control, SCAU, Guangzhou, P. R. China) Pfr-612 (Institute ofBiotechnology (IB-FCB-UANL), Mexico), Pf-Tim, Pf-Tiz, Pf-Hal, Pf-Tic(Chan-Cupul et al. 2013, DOI: 10.5897/AJMR12.493); C2.15 Aschersoniaaleyrodis; C2.16 Beauveria brongniartii (e.g. Beaupro from AndermattBiocontrol AG); C2.17 Conidiobolus obscurus; C2.18 Entomophthoravirulenta (e.g. Vektor from Ecomic); C2.19 Lagenidium giganteum; C2.20Metarhizium flavoviride; C2.21 Mucor haemelis (e.g. BioAvard from IndoreBiotech Inputs & Research); C2.22 Pandora delphacis; C2.23 Sporothrixinsectorum (e.g. Sporothrix Es from Biocerto, BR); and C2.24 Zoophtoraradicans, and

(C3) viruses selected from the group consisting of (C3.1) Adoxophyeshonmai nucleopolyhedrovirus (AdhoNPV), e.g. isolate ADN001; (C3.2)Agrotis ipsilon multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (AgipNPV), e.g. isolatefrom Illinois; (C3.3) Anticarsia gemmatalis (Woolly pyrol moth) multiplenucleopolyhedrovirus (AgMNPV) (e.g. products Baculo-soja from Nova EraBiotecnologia Agricola; Baculovirus Nitral from Nitral Urbana;Coopervirus SC from COODETEC), e.g. isolate 2D; (C3.4) Autographacalifornica (Alfalfa Looper) multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (AcMNPV)(e.g. product VPN-ULTRA from Agricola El Sol, Loopex from AndermattBiocontrol, Lepigen from AgBiTech), e.g. isolate C6; (C3.5) Galleriamellonella multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (GmMNPV); (C3.6) Plutellaxylostella multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus, e.g. isolate CL3; (C3.7)Spodoptera exempta multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (SpexNPV); (C3.8)Trichoplusia ni multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (TnMNPV); (C3.9) Bombyxmori (silkworm) nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV), e.g. isolate T3; (C3.10)Bombyx mandarina nucleopolyhedrovirus (BomaNPV), e.g. isolate 51;(C3.11) Buzura suppressaria nucleopolyhedrovirus (BuzuNPV), e.g. isolateS13; (C3.12) Choristoneura fumiferana DEF multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus(CfDefNPV); (C3.13) Choristoneura fumiferana multiplenucleopolyhedrovirus (CfMNPV), e.g. isolate from Ireland; (C3.14)Choristoneura rosaceana nucleopolyhedrovirus (ChroNPV); (C3.15)Ecotropis obliqua nucleopolyhedrovirus (EcobNPV), e.g. isolate A1;(C3.16) Epiphyas postvittana nucleopolyhedrovirus (EppoNPV); (C3.17)Heliocoverpa armigera (cotton bollworm) nucleopolyhedrovirus (Hear-NPV)(e.g. Vivus® MAX and Armigen from AgBiTech, Helicovex from AndermattBiocontrol, Keyun HaNPV), such as isolate C1 (HearNPV-C1), isolate NNG1(HearNPV-NNG1), isolate G4 (HearNPV-G4; (C3.18) Helicoverpa zea singlenucleopolyhedrovirus (HzSNPV) (e.g. Gemstar from Certis USA, Diplomatafrom Koppert); (C3.19) Lymantria dispar (gypsy moth) multiplenucleopolyhedrovirus (LdMNPV) (e.g. Lymantria dispar from AndermattBiocontrol, Gypcheck developed by the US Forestry Service); (C3.20)Mamestra brassicae multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (MbMNPV), e.g. isolatefrom Oxford; (C3.21) Mamestra configurata nucleopolyhedrovirus A(MacoNPV-A), e.g. isolate 90/2 or isolate 90/4; (C3.22) Mamestraconfigurata nucleopolyhedrovirus B (MacoNPV-B), e.g. isolate 96B;(C3.23) Orgyia pseudotsugata (Douglas-fir tussock moth) multiplenucleopolyhedrovirus (OpMNPV) (e.g. Virtuss); (C3.24) Spodoptera exigua(beet armyworm) multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (SeMNPV) (e.g. Spexit fromAndermatt Biocontrol, Spod-X LC from Certis USA, Keyun SeNPV), e.g.isolate from the US; (C3.25) Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm)multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (SfMNPV) (e.g. Fawligen from AgBiTech),e.g. isolate 3AP2 or isolate 6NR; (C3.26) Spodoptera littoralis (Africancotton leafworm) nucleopolyhedrovirus (SpliNPV) (e.g. Littovir fromAndermatt Biocontrol), e.g. isolate M2; (C3.27) Spodoptera litura(oriental leafworm moth) nucleopolyhedrovirus (SpltNPV) (e.g. KeyunSpltNPV), e.g. isolate G2; (C3.28) Thysanoplusia orichalceanucleopolyhedrovirus (ThorNPV), e.g. isolate A28; (C3.29) Trichoplusiani single nucleopolyhedrovirus (TnSNPV); (C3.30) Wiseana signatanucleopolyhedrovirus (WisiNPV); (C3.31) Adoxophyes orana (summer fruittortrix) nucleopolyhedrovirus (AdorNPV) (e.g. Capex from AndermattBiocontrol); (C3.32) Agrotis segetum nucleopolyhedrovirus A (AgseNPV);(C3.33) Anagrapha falcifera multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (AnfaNPV);(C3.34) Antheraea pernyi nucleopolyhedrovirus (AnpeNPV); (C3.35)Chrysodeixis chalcites nucleopolyhedrovirus (ChchNPV); (C3.36) Clanisbilineata nucleopolyhedrovirus (ClbiNPV); (C3.37) Euproctispseudoconspersa nucleopolyhedrovirus (EupsNPV); (C3.38) Hyphantria cuneanucleopolyhedrovirus (HycuNPV); (C3.39) Leucania separatanucleopolyhedrovirus (LeseNPV); (C3.40) Maruca vitratanucleopolyhedrovirus (MaviNPV); (C3.41) Orgyia leucostigmanucleopolyhedrovirus (OrleNPV); (C3.42) Orgyia pseudotsugata singlenucleopolyhedrovirus (OpSNPV); (C3.43) Panolis flammeanucleopolyhedrovirus (PaflNPV); (C3.44) Rachiplusia ou multiplenucleopolyhedrovirus (RoMNPV); (C3.45) Erinnyis ello (hornworm) GV(ErelGV), e.g. isolate VG010; (C3.46) Artogeia rapae granulovirus(ArGV); (C3.47) Pieris brassicae granulovirus (PbGV), e.g. isolate 384;(C3.48) Choristoneura fumiferana granulovirus (ChfuGV), e.g. isolateBonaventure; (C3.49) Cryptophlebia leucotreta (false codling moth)granulovirus (CrleGV) (e.g. Cryptex from Andermatt Biocontrol), e.g.isolate CV3; (C3.50) Cydia pomonella (codling moth) granulovirus (CpGV)(e.g. Madex® products from Andermatt Biocontrol, Carpovirus Plus fromAgroRoca SA), e.g. isolate M1; (C3.51) Harrisina brillians granulovirus(HabrGV), e.g. isolate M2; (C3.52) Helicoverpa armigera (cottonbollworm) granulovirus (HearGV); (C3.53) Lacanobia oleracea granulovirus(LaolGV), e.g. isolate S1; (C3.54) Phthorimaea operculella (tobacco leafminer) granulovirus (PhopGV) (e.g. Tutavir from Andermatt Biocontrol,Matapol); (C3.55) Plodia interpunctella granulovirus (PiGV), e.g.isolate B3; (C3.56) Plutella xylostella granulovirus (PlxyGV) (e.g.Plutellavex® from Keyun), e.g. isolate K1; (C3.57) Pseudalatia unipunctagranulovirus (PsunGV), e.g. Hawaiian isolate; (C3.58) Trichoplusia nigranulovirus (TnGV), e.g. isolate M10-5: (C3.59) Xestia c-nigrumgranulovirus (XecnGV), e.g. isolate alpha4; (C3.60) Agrotis segetumgranulovirus (AgseGV), e.g. isolate Xinjiang; (C3.61) Choristoneuraoccidentalis granulovirus (ChocGV); (C3.62) Spodoptera litura (orientalleafworm moth) granulovirus (SpliGV), e.g. isolate K1; (C3.63)Neodiprion lecontei (red-headed pinesawfly) nucleopolyhedrovirus(NeleNPV) (e.g. Lecontvirus from SYLVAR); (C3.64) Neodiprion sertifer(Pine sawfly) nucleopolyhedrovirus (NeseNPV) (e.g. Neocheck-S developedby the US Forestry Service; (C3.65) Gilpinia hercyniaenucleopolyhedrovirus (GiheNPV), e.g. isolate i7; (C3.66) Neodiprionabietis (balsam-fir sawfly) nucleopolyhedrovirus (NeabNPV) (e.g. ABIETIVfrom SYLVAR); (C3.67) Culex nigripalpus nucleopolyhedrovirus (CuniNPV),e.g. isolate from Florida (1997); (C3.68) Aedes sollicitansnucleopolyhedrovirus (AesoNPV); (C3.69) Uranotaenia sapphrinianucleopolyhedrovirus (UrsaNPV); (C3.70) Spodoptera albula (gray-streakedarmywom moth) NPV (e.g. VPN-ULTRA from Agricola El Sol); (C3.71) Bistonsuppressaria (tea looper) NPV; (C3.72) Dendrolimus punctatus (Massonpine moth) CPV; (C3.73) Leucoma salicis (satin moth) NPV; (C3.73)Spodoptera frugiperda granulovirus (SfGV), e.g. isolate ARG; (C3.74)Spodoptera sunia nulear polyhedrosisvirus (e.g. VPN 82 from Agricola ElSol); (C3.75) Pieris rapae (small white) GV (PiraGV); and (C3.76)Spodoptera exigua (beet armyworm) nucleopolyhedrovirus (SeNPV) (e.g.Keyun SeNPV).

Said biological control agent may be a nematicidally active biologicalcontrol agent selected from the group consisting of

(D1) bacteria, for example (D1.1) Bacillus subtilis, in particularstrain QST713/AQ713 (having NRRL Accession No. B-21661; available asSERENADE® OPTI or SERENADE® ASO from Bayer CropScience LP, US); (D1.2)Bacillus pumilus, in particular strain QST2808 (having Accession No.NRRL No. B-30087); (D1.3) Bacillus firmus, in particular, strain CNMCI-1582 (e.g. VOTIVO® from BASF SE); (D1.4) Bacillus amyloliquefaciens,in particular strain FZB42 (e.g. RHIZOVITAL® from ABiTEP, DE); (D1.5)Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain PTA-4838 (AVEO EZ® fromValent/Sumitomo; VARNIMO® ST from LidoChem); (D1.6) Bacillus cereus, inparticular spores of Bacillus cereus strain CNCM I-1562 (cf. U.S. Pat.No. 6,406,690); (D1.7) Bacillus laterosporus (also known asBrevibacillus laterosporus; e.g. BIO-TODE® from Agro-Organics, ZA);(D1.8) Bacillus megaterium, strain YFM3.25 (e.g. BIOARC® from BioArc);Bacillus mojavensis, strain SR11 (CECT-7666; by Probelte S.A); (D1.9)Bacillus nematocida B16 (CGMCC Accession No. 1128); (D1.10) a mixture ofBacillus licheniformis FMCH001 and Bacillus subtilis FMCH002 (availableas QUARTZO® (WG), PRESENCE® (WP) from FMC Corporation); (D1.11)Pasteuria nishizawae (e.g. OYACYST® LF/ST from Pasteuria Bioscience;CLARIVA® PN from Syngenta/ChemChina); (D1.12) Burkholderia rinojensisstrain A396 (also known as Burkholderia rinojensis strain MBI 305)(Accession No. NRRL B-50319; WO 2011/106491 and WO 2013/032693;MAJESTENE® from Marrone Bio Innovations); (D1.13) Pasteuria penetrans(formerly Bacillus penetrans; e.g. PASTEURIA WETTABLE POWDER™ fromPasteuria Bioscience); Pasteuria usgae (e.g. ECONEM™ from PasteuriaBioscience); (D1.14) Streptomycete sp., such as Streptomyces lydicusstrain WYEC108 (also known as Streptomyces lydicus strain WYCD108US)(ACTINO-IRON® and ACTINOVATEO from Novozymes); (D1.15) Streptomycessaraceticus (e.g. CLANDA® from A & A Group (Agro Chemical Corp.);(D1.16) Bacillus thuringiensis strain CR-371 (Accession No. ATCC 55273);(D1.17) Bacillus cepacia (e.g. DENY® from Stine Microbial Products);Lysobacter enzymogenes, in particular strain C3 (cf. J Nematol. 2006June, 38(2): 233-239 and Biological Control 2018 February, 117:158-163);and

(D2) fungi, for example D2.1 Muscodor albus, in particular strain QST20799 (Accession No. NRRL 30547); D2.2 Muscodor roseus, in particularstrain A3-5 (Accession No. NRRL 30548); D2.3 Purpureocillium lilacinum(previously known as Paecilomyces lilacinus), in particular P. lilacinumstrain 251 (AGAL 89/030550; e.g. BioAct from Bayer CropScience BiologicsGmbH), strain 580 (BIOSTAT® WP (ATCC No. 38740) by Laverlam), strain inthe product BIO-NEMATON® (T.Stanes and Company Ltd.), strain in theproduct MYSIS® (Varsha Bioscience and Technology India Pvt Ltd.), strainin the product BIOICONEMA® (Nico Orgo Maures, India), strain in theproduct NEMAT® (Ballagro Agro Tecnologia Ltda, Brazil), and a strain inthe product SPECTRUM PAE L® (Promotora Tecnica Industrial, S.A. DE C.V.,Mexico); D2.4 Trichoderma koningii; D2.5 Harposporium anguillullae; D2.6Hirsutella minnesotensis; D2.7 Monacrosporium cionopagum; D2.8Monacrosporium psychrophilum; D2.9 Myrothecium verrucaria, in particularstrain AARC-0255 (e.g. DiTera™ by Valent Biosciences); D2.10Paecilomyces variotii, strain Q-09 (e.g. Nemaquim® from Quimia, MX);D2.11 Stagonospora phaseoli (e.g. from Syngenta); D2.12 Trichodermalignorum, in particular strain TL-0601 (e.g. Mycotric from FuturecoBioscience, ES); D2.13 Fusarium solani, strain Fs5; D2.14 Hirsutellarhossiliensis; D2.15 Monacrosporium drechsleri; D2.16 Monacrosporiumgephyropagum; D2.17 Nematoctonus geogenius; D2.18 Nematoctonusleiosporus; D2.19 Neocosmospora vasinfecta; D2.20 Paraglomus sp, inparticular Paraglomus brasilianum; D2.21 Pochonia chlamydosporia (alsoknown as Vercillium chlamydosporium), in particular var. catenulata (IMISD 187; e.g. KlamiC from The National Center of Animal and Plant Health(CENSA), CU); D2.22 Stagonospora heteroderae; D2.23 Meristacrumasterospermum, and D2.24 Duddingtonia flagrans.

In a preferred embodiment, said biological control agent is selectedfrom the group consisting of

(C1) bacteria selected from Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai, inparticular strain ABTS-1857 (SD-1372; e.g. XENTARI® from ValentBioSciences); Bacillus mycoides, isolate J. (e.g. BmJ from Certis USALLC, a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co.); Bacillus sphaericus, in particularSerotype H5a5b strain 2362 (strain ABTS-1743) (e.g. VECTOLEX® fromValent BioSciences, US); Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki strainBMP 123 from Becker Microbial Products, IL; Bacillus thuringiensissubsp. aizawai, in particular serotype H-7 (e.g. FLORBAC® WG from ValentBioSciences, US); Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki strain HD-1(e.g. DIPEL® ES from Valent BioSciences, US); Bacillus thuringiensissubsp. kurstaki strain BMP 123 by Becker Microbial Products, IL;Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis strain BMP 144 (e.g. AQUABAC® byBecker Microbial Products IL); Burkholderia spp., in particularBurkholderia rinojensis strain A396 (also known as Burkholderiarinojensis strain MBI 305) (Accession No. NRRL B-50319; WO 2011/106491and WO 2013/032693; e.g. MBI-206 TGAI and ZELTO® from Marrone BioInnovations); Chromobacterium subtsugae, in particular strain PRAA4-1T(MBI-203; e.g. GRANDEVO® from Marrone Bio Innovations); Paenibacilluspopilliae (formerly Bacillus popilliae; e.g. MILKY SPORE POWDER™ andMILKY SPORE GRANULAR™ from St. Gabriel Laboratories); Bacillusthuringiensis subsp. israelensis (serotype H-14) strain AM65-52(Accession No. ATCC 1276) (e.g. VECTOBAC® by Valent BioSciences, US)

(C2) fungi selected from C2.10 Metarhizium anisopliae var acridum, e.g.ARSEF324 from GreenGuard by Becker Underwood, US or isolate IMI 330189(ARSEF7486; e.g. Green Muscle by Biological Control Products); C2.11Metarhizium brunneum, e.g. strain Cb 15 (e.g. ATTRACAP® from BIOCARE);C2.12 Metarhizium anisopliae, e.g. strain ESALQ 1037 (e.g. fromMetarril® SP Organic), strain E-9 (e.g. from Metarril® SP Organic),strain M206077, strain C4-B (NRRL 30905), strain ESC1, strain 15013-1(NRRL 67073), strain 3213-1 (NRRL 67074), strain C20091, strain C20092,strain F52 (DSM3884/ATCC 90448; e.g. BIO 1020 by Bayer CropScience andalso e.g. Met52 by Novozymes) or strain ICIPE 78; C2.15 Metarhiziumrobertsii 23013-3 (NRRL 67075); C2.13 Nomuraea rileyi; C2.14Paecilomyces fumosoroseus (new: Isaria fumosorosea), in particularstrains Apopka 97 (available as PreFeRal from Certis, USA), Fe9901(available as NoFly from Natural industries, USA), ARSEF 3581, ARSEF3302, ARSEF 2679 (ARS Collection of Entomopathogenic Fungal Cultures,Ithaca, USA), Iffl01 (China Center for Type Culture Collection CCTCCM2012400), ESALQ1296, ESALQ1364, ESALQ1409 (ESALQ: University of SãoPaulo (Piracicaba, SP, Brazil)), CG1228 (EMBRAPA Genetic Resources andBiotechnology (Brasilia, DF, Brazil)), KCH J2 (Dymarska et al., 2017;PLoS one 12(10)): e0184885), HIB-19, HIB-23, HIB-29, HIB-30(Gandarilla-Pacheco et al., 2018; Rev Argent Microbiol 50: 81-89),CHE-CNRCB 304, EH-511/3 (Flores-Villegas et al., 2016; Parasites &Vectors 2016 9:176 doi: 10.1186/s13071-016-1453-1), CHE-CNRCB 303,CHE-CNRCB 305, CHE-CNRCB 307 (Gallou et al., 2016; fungal biology 120(2016) 414-423), EH-506/3, EH-503/3, EH-520/3, PFCAM, MBP, PSMB1(National Center for Biololgical Control, Mexico; Castellanos-Moguel etal., 2013; Revista Mexicana De Micologia 38: 23-33, 2013), RCEF3304(Meng et al., 2015; Genet Mol Biol. 2015 July-September; 38(3):381-389), PF01-N10 (CCTCC No. M207088), CCM 8367 (Czech Collection ofMicroorganisms, Brno), SFP-198 (Kim et al., 2010; Wiley Online: DOI10.1002/ps.2020), K3 (Yanagawa et al., 2015; J Chem Ecol. 2015; 41(12):118-1126), CLO 55 (Ansari Ali et al., 2011; PLoS One. 2011; 6(1):e16108. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0016108), IfTS01, IfTS02, IfTS07 (Donget al. 2016/PLoS ONE 11(5): e0156087. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0156087),P1 (Sun Agro Biotech Research Centre, India), If-02, If-2.3, If-03(Farooq and Freed, 2016; DOI: 10.1016/j.bjm.2016.06.002), Ifr AsC (Meyeret al., 2008; J. Invertebr. Pathol. 99:96-102.10.1016/j.jip.2008.03.007), PC-013 (DSMZ 26931), P43A, PCC(Carrillo-Perez et al., 2012; DOI 10.1007/s11274-012-1184-1), PfO4,Pf59, Pf109 (KimJun et al., 2013; Mycobiology 2013 December; 41(4):221-224), FG340 (Han et al., 2014; DOI: 10.5941/MYCO.2014.42.4.385),Pfrl, Pfr8, Pfr9, Pfr10, Pfr11, Pfr12 (Angel-Sahagún et al., 2005;Journal of Insect Science), Ifr531 (Daniel and Wyss, 2009; DOI10.1111/j.1439-0418.2009.01410.x), IF-1106 (Insect Ecology andBiocontrol Laboratory, Shanxi Agricultural University), I9602, I7284(Hussain et al. 2016, DOI:10.3390/ijms17091518), I03011 (U.S. Pat. No.4,618,578), CNRCB1 (Centro Nacional de Referencia de Control Biologico(CNRCB), Colima, Mexico), SCAU-IFCF01 (Nian et al., 2015; DOI:10.1002/ps.3977), PF01-N4 (Engineering Research Center of BiologicalControl, SCAU, Guangzhou, P. R. China) Pfr-612 (Institute ofBiotechnology (IB-FCB-UANL), Mexico), Pf-Tim, Pf-Tiz, Pf-Hal, Pf-Tic(Chan-Cupul et al. 2013, DOI: 10.5897/AJMR12 0.493);

(C3) viruses selected from AcMNPV, HaNPV, SfMNPV, SfGV, ChinNPV SeNPV;

(D1) bacteria selected from Bacillus subtilis strain QST713/AQ713;Bacillus pumilus strain QST2808, Bacillus firmus strain CNMC I-1582;Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain FZB42; Bacillus amyloliquefaciensstrain PTA-4838; Bacillus cereus strain CNCM I-1562 (cf. U.S. Pat. No.6,406,690); a mixture of Bacillus licheniformis FMCH001 and Bacillussubtilis FMCH002; Pasteuria nishizawae (e.g. OYACYST® LF/ST fromPasteuria Bioscience; CLARIVA® PN from Syngenta/ChemChina); Burkholderiarinojensis strain A396 (also known as Burkholderia rinojensis strain MBI305) (Accession No. NRRL B-50319; Pasteuria penetrans;

(D2) fungi selected from Purpureocillium lilacinum (previously known asPaecilomyces lilacinus) strain 251 (AGAL 89/030550; e.g. BioAct fromBayer CropScience Biologics GmbH); Myrothecium verrucaria, strainAARC-0255 (e.g. DITERA™ by Valent Biosciences);

In a more preferred embodiment, said biological control agent isselected from

(C2) fungi selected from Isaria fumosorosea (previously known asPaecilomyces fumosoroseus) strain apopka 97; Beauveria bassiana strainATCC 74040 (e.g. NATURALIS® from Intrachem Bio Italia); Beauveriabassiana strain GHA (Accession No. ATCC74250; e.g. BOTANIGUARD® ES andMYCONTROL-O® from Laverlam International Corporation); most preferablyIsaria fumosorosea strain apopka 97;

(C3) viruses selected from AcMNPV, HaNPV, SfMNPV, SfGV, ChinNPV SeNPV;

(D1) bacteria selected from Bacillus subtilis strain QST713/AQ713 andBacillus pumilus strain QST2808, most preferred Bacillus subtilis strainQST713/AQ713;

(D2) a fungus which is Purpureocillium lilacinum strain 251;

According to the invention, the expression “combination” stands for thevarious combinations of compounds (A) and (B), for example in a single“ready-mix” form, in a combined spray mixture composed from separateformulations of the single active compounds, such as a “tank-mix”, andin a combined use of the single active ingredients when applied in asequential manner, i.e. one after the other within a reasonably shortperiod, such as a few hours or days. Preferably the order of applyingthe compounds (A) and (B) is not essential for working the presentinvention.

In the combinations according to the invention, where (B) is a chemicalpesticidally active agent the compounds (A) and (B) can be present in abroad range of effective weight ratio of A:B, for example in a range of1000:1 to 1:1, preferably in a weight ratio of 700:1 to 10:1, morepreferably in a weight ratio of 500:1 to 30:1, and most preferably in aweight ratio of 100:1 to 1:100.

Where B is acetamiprid or thiacloprid, preferred ratio ranges arebetween 500:1 and 1:1, more preferably 250:1 to 5:1, even morepreferably 100:1 to 10:1. Most preferred are ratios between 70:1 and10:1, such as between 10:1 and 65:1, between 12:1 and 65:1 or evenbetween 12:1 and 40:1, such as 15:1, 16:1, or 40:1 or any ratio inbetween.

Where B is deltamethrin or another pyrethroid, preferred ratio rangesare between 50:1 and 2000:1, more preferably 100:1 to 1000:1, even morepreferably 150:1 to 800:1. Most preferred are ratios between 200:1 and700:1, such as between 250:1 and 650:1, such as 256:1 or 640:1 or anyratio in between.

Where B is flupyradifurone, preferred ratio ranges are between 1:1 and1000:1, more preferably 5:1 to 500:1, even more preferably 5:1 to 250:1.Most preferred are ratios between 5:1 and 50:1, such as between 8:1 and45:1 or 15:1 and 40:1 or any ratio in between, such as 19:1.

Where B is a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) competitivemodulator other than the above mentioned ones, preferred ratio rangesmay be any one of those indicated for acetamiprid/thiacloprid andflupyradifurone.

In the combinations according to the invention, where (B) is abiological control agent, the ratio of compounds (A) and (B) is given ing (A):CFU (colony forming units) of (B). In such cases, the compounds(A) and (B) can be present, for example, in a range of between 1 g: 10¹⁸CFU to 1 g: 10⁴ CFU, preferably in a ratio of between 1 g: 10¹⁷ and 1 g:10⁵. In another embodiment, the compounds (A) and (B) can be present ina range of between 1 g: 10¹⁵ CFU to 1 g: 10⁸ CFU, or in a range of 1 g:10¹³ CFU to 1 g: 10⁹ CFU. In yet another embodiment, the compounds (A)and (B) can be present in a range of between 1 g: 10¹³ CFU to 1 g: 10¹⁰CFU.

Any of the above ratios are preferably synergistic weight ratios. Theskilled person is able to find out the synergistic weight ratios for thepresent invention by routine methods. The skilled person understandsthat these ratios refer to the ratio within a combined-formulation aswell as to the calculative ratio of the one or more fatty acids orderivatives thereof described herein and the at least one pesticidallyactive agent when both components are applied as mono-formulations to aplant to be treated. The skilled person can calculate this ratio bysimple mathematics since the volume and the amount of the one or morefatty acids or derivatives thereof and at least one pesticidally activeagent, respectively, in a mono-formulation is known to the skilledperson.

The active compound combination of the invention may be made by anysuitable method. This usually comprises mixing components (a) and (b) inthe desired proportion, optionally with one or more agriculturallyacceptable auxiliaries as described elsewhere herein, resulting in acomposition according to the invention.

The present invention provides an agrochemical product comprising: (a)one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof; and (b) a pesticidallyactive agent, wherein components (a) and (b) are formulated forsimultaneous or separate treatment of a locus.

In addition to components (a) and (b), the composition typically furthercomprises a solvent, which is usually water, but may also be methanol,ethanol, n-propanol, iso-propanol, n-butanol, isobutano 1, allylalcohol, 1,2-propylene glycol, 1,3-propylene glycol, 1,2-ethyleneglycol, polyethylene glycol (PEG), benzyl alcohol, glycerol, andmixtures thereof.

In one embodiment, item a) of the composition comprises 2-4 wt % of ametal complex selected from the group consisting of copper mandelate,copper salicylate, copper anthranilate, copper 2,6-dihydroxybenzoate,copper benzenesulphonate, zinc mandelate, zinc salicylate, zincanthranilate, zinc benzenesulphonate, iron mandelate, iron salicylate,iron 2,6-dihydroxybenzoate, silver mandelate, silver anthranilate,silver benzenesulphonate, magnesium mandelate, magnesium2,6-dihydroxybenzoate, and mixtures thereof, 75-85 wt % of a salt ofoleic acid, and the remainder of b) being a solvent.

The active compound combination according to the invention is generallyformulated into a composition. In some cases, the composition may becomposed of two ready-made formulations.

The composition according to the invention may further comprise at leastone agriculturally suitable auxiliary selected from the group consistingof extenders, solvents, spontaneity promoters, carriers, emulsifiers,dispersants, frost protectants, thickeners and adjuvants.

A carrier is a solid or liquid, natural or synthetic, organic orinorganic substance that is generally inert. The carrier generallyimproves the application of the compounds, for instance, to plants,plants parts or seeds. Examples of suitable solid carriers include, butare not limited to, ammonium salts, in particular ammonium sulfates,ammonium phosphates and ammonium nitrates, natural rock flours, such askaolins, clays, talc, chalk, quartz, attapulgite, montmorillonite anddiatomaceous earth, silica gel and synthetic rock flours, such as finelydivided silica, alumina and silicates. Examples of typically usefulsolid carriers for preparing granules include but are not limited tocrushed and fractionated natural rocks such as calcite, marble, pumice,sepiolite and dolomite, synthetic granules of inorganic and organicflours and granules of organic material such as paper, sawdust, coconutshells, maize cobs and tobacco stalks. Examples of suitable liquidcarriers include, but are not limited to, water, organic solvents andcombinations thereof. Examples of suitable solvents include polar andnonpolar organic chemical liquids, for example from the classes ofaromatic and nonaromatic hydrocarbons (such as cyclohexane, paraffins,alkylbenzenes, xylene, toluene, tetrahydronaphthalene,alkylnaphthalenes, chlorinated aromatics or chlorinated aliphatichydrocarbons such as chlorobenzenes, chloroethylenes or methylenechloride), alcohols and polyols (which may optionally also besubstituted, etherified and/or esterified, such as ethanol, propanol,propylenglycol, butanol, benzylalcohol, cyclohexanol or glycol), ketones(such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone orcyclohexanone), esters (including fats and oils) and (poly)ethers,unsubstituted and substituted amines, amides (such as dimethylformamideor fatty acid amides) and esters thereof, lactams (such asN-alkylpyrrolidones, in particular N-methylpyrrolidone) and lactones,sulfones and sulfoxides (such as dimethyl sulfoxide), oils of vegetableor animal origin. The carrier may also be a liquefied gaseous extender,i.e. liquid which is gaseous at standard temperature and under standardpressure, for example aerosol propellants such as halohydrocarbons,butane, propane, nitrogen and carbon dioxide.

Preferred solid carriers are selected from clays, talc and silica.

Preferred liquid carriers are selected from water, alcohols, fatty acidamides and esters thereof, aromatic and nonaromatic hydrocarbons,lactams and carbonic acid esters and mixtures thereof. It is preferred,in particular in cases where component b) is present as a composition,that the carrier is water, optionally in combination with a polyol.

The amount of carrier typically ranges from 1 to 99.99%, preferably from5 to 99.9%, more preferably from 10 to 99.5%, and most preferably from20 to 99% by weight of the composition.

Liquid carriers are typically present in a range of from 20 to 90%, forexample 30 to 80% by weight of the composition.

Solid carriers are typically present in a range of from 0 to 50%,preferably 5 to 45%, for example 10 to 30% by weight of the composition.

If the composition comprises two or more carriers, the outlined rangesrefer to the total amount of carriers.

The surfactant can be an ionic (cationic or anionic), amphoteric ornon-ionic surfactant, such as ionic or non-ionic emulsifier(s), foamformer(s), dispersant(s), wetting agent(s), penetration enhancer(s) andany mixtures thereof. Examples of suitable surfactants include, but arenot limited to, salts of polyacrylic acid, salts of lignosulfonic acid(such as sodium lignosulfonate), salts of phenolsulfonic acid ornaphthalenesulfonic acid, polycondensates of ethylene oxide and/orpropylene oxide with fatty alcohols, fatty acids or fatty amines (forexample, polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters such as castor oil ethoxylateor polyoxyehtylene sorbitan monooleate, polyoxyethylene fatty alcoholethers, for example alkylaryl polyglycol ethers), substituted phenols(preferably alkylphenols or arylphenols) and ethoxylates thereof (suchas tristyrylphenol ethoxylate), salts of sulfosuccinic esters, taurinederivatives (preferably alkyl taurates), phosphoric esters ofpolyethoxylated alcohols or phenols, fatty esters of polyols (such afatty acid esters of glycerol, sorbitol or sucrose), sulfates (such asalkyl sulfates and alkyl ether sulfates), sulfonates (for example,alkylsulfonates, arylsulfonates and alkylbenzene sulfonates), phosphateesters, protein hydrolysates, lignosulfite waste liquors andmethylcellulose. Any reference to salts in this paragraph referspreferably to the respective alkali, alkaline earth and ammonium salts.

Preferred surfactants are selected from polyoxyethylene fatty alcoholethers, polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters, such as castor oil ethoxylateor polyoxyehtylene sorbitan monooleate, alkylbenzene sulfonates, such ascalcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, castor oil ethoxylate, sodiumlignosulfonate and arylphenol ethoxylates, such as tristyrylphenolethoxylate.

The amount of surfactants typically ranges from 0.5 to 10%, for example0.5 to 5%, by weight of the composition.

Further examples of suitable auxiliaries include water repellents,siccatives, binders (adhesive, tackifier, fixing agent, such ascarboxymethylcellulose, natural and synthetic polymers in the form ofpowders, granules or latices, such as gum arabic, polyvinyl alcohol andpolyvinyl acetate, natural phospholipids such as cephalins and lecithinsand synthetic phospholipids, polyvinylpyrrolidone and tylose),thickeners and secondary thickeners (such as cellulose ethers, acrylicacid derivatives, xanthan gum, modified clays, e.g. the productsavailable under the name Bentone, and finely divided silica),stabilizers (e.g. cold stabilizers, preservatives (e.g. dichlorophen andbenzyl alcohol hemiformal), antioxidants, light stabilizers, inparticular UV stabilizers, or other agents which improve chemical and/orphysical stability), dyes or pigments (such as inorganic pigments, e.g.iron oxide, titanium oxide and Prussian Blue; organic dyes, e.g.alizarin, azo and metal phthalocyanine dyes), antifoams (e.g. siliconeantifoams and magnesium stearate), antifreezes, stickers, gibberellinsand processing auxiliaries, mineral and vegetable oils, perfumes, waxes,nutrients (including trace nutrients, such as salts of iron, manganese,boron, copper, cobalt, molybdenum and zinc), protective colloids,thixotropic substances, penetrants, sequestering agents and complexformers.

The choice of the auxiliaries depends on the intended mode ofapplication of the compound combination of the invention and/or on thephysical properties of the active compound(s) present in said compoundcombination. Furthermore, the auxiliaries may be chosen to impartparticular properties (technical, physical and/or biological properties)to the compositions or use forms prepared therefrom. The choice ofauxiliaries may allow customizing the compositions to specific needs.

The composition of the invention may be provided to the end user asready-for-use formulation, i.e. the compositions may be directly appliedto the plants or seeds by a suitable device, such as a spraying ordusting device. Alternatively, the compositions may be provided to theend user in the form of concentrates which have to be diluted,preferably with water, prior to use.

Accordingly, in one aspect of the present invention a formulation andapplication forms prepared from it, are provided as crop protectionagents, such as drench, drip and spray liquids, comprising the activecompound combination of the invention. The application forms maycomprise further crop protection agents and/or pesticidal agents, and/oractivity-enhancing adjuvants such as penetrants, examples beingvegetable oils such as, for example, rapeseed oil, sunflower oil,mineral oils such as, for example, liquid paraffins, alkyl esters ofvegetable fatty acids, such as rapeseed oil or soybean oil methylesters, or alkanol alkoxylates, and/or spreaders such as, for example,alkylsiloxanes and/or salts, examples being organic or inorganicammonium or phosphonium salts, examples being ammonium sulphate ordiammonium hydrogen phosphate, and/or retention promoters such asdioctyl sulphosuccinate or hydroxypropylguar polymers and/or humectantssuch as glycerol and/or fertilizers such as ammonium, potassium orphosphorous fertilizers, for example.

Examples of typical formulations include water-soluble liquids (SL),emulsifiable concentrates (EC), emulsions in water (EW), suspensionconcentrates (SC, SE, FS, OD), water-dispersible granules (WG), granules(GR) and capsule concentrates (CS); these and other possible types offormulation are described, for example, by Crop Life International andin Pesticide Specifications, Manual on Development and Use of FAO andWHO Specifications for Pesticides, FAO Plant Production and ProtectionPapers— 173, prepared by the FAO/WHO Joint Meeting on PesticideSpecifications, 2004, ISBN: 9251048576. The formulations may compriseactive agrochemical compounds other than one or more active compounds ofthe invention.

Seed Treatment

The present invention also relates to a seed treated or coated with theactive compound combination or composition or the compounds according toa) and b) according the invention.

The present invention also relates in particular to a method forprotecting seed and germinating plants from attack by plant pests, bytreating the seed with the active compound combination or composition ofthe present invention. The method of the invention for protecting seedand germinating plants from attack by plant pests encompasses a methodin which the seed is treated simultaneously in one operation with theactive compound combination or composition according to the invention,and optionally at least one further fungicide, bactericide and/orinsecticide. It also encompasses a method in which the seed is treatedat different times, i.e. sequentially, with the compounds according toa) and b).

The invention likewise relates to the use of the active compoundcombination or composition of the invention for treating seed for thepurpose of protecting the seed and the resultant plant against plantpests.

The compound combination and the composition of the invention may alsobe used to protect seeds from unwanted microorganisms, such asphytopathogenic microorganisms, for instance phytopathogenic fungi orphytopathogenic oomycetes. The term seed(s) as used herein includedormant seeds, primed seeds, pregerminated seeds and seeds with emergedroots and leaves.

Thus, the present invention also relates to a method for protectingseeds from unwanted microorganisms which comprises the step of treatingthe seeds with the compound combination or the composition of theinvention, wherein the seeds may be treated simultaneously, separatelyor sequentially with the compounds (A) and (B).

The treatment of seeds with the compound combination or the compositionof the invention protects the seeds from phytopathogenic microorganisms,but also protects the germinating seeds, the emerging seedlings and theplants after emergence from the treated seeds. Therefore, the presentinvention also relates to a method for protecting seeds, germinatingseeds and emerging seedlings.

The seeds treatment may be performed prior to sowing, at the time ofsowing or shortly thereafter.

When the seeds treatment is performed prior to sowing (e.g. so-calledon-seed applications), the seeds treatment may be performed as follows:the seeds may be placed into a mixer with a desired amount of thecompound combination or the composition of the invention, the seeds andthe compound combination or the composition of the invention are mixeduntil an homogeneous distribution on seeds is achieved. If appropriate,the seeds may then be dried.

The invention also relates to seeds coated with the compound combinationor the composition of the invention.

Preferably, the seeds are treated in a state in which it is sufficientlystable for no damage to occur in the course of treatment. In general,seeds can be treated at any time between harvest and shortly aftersowing. It is customary to use seeds which have been separated from theplant and freed from cobs, shells, stalks, coats, hairs or the flesh ofthe fruits. For example, it is possible to use seeds which have beenharvested, cleaned and dried down to a moisture content of less than 15%by weight. Alternatively, it is also possible to use seeds which, afterdrying, for example, have been treated with water and then dried again,or seeds just after priming, or seeds stored in primed conditions orpre-germinated seeds, or seeds sown on nursery trays, tapes or paper.

The amount of the compound combination or the composition of theinvention applied to the seeds is typically such that the germination ofthe seed is not impaired, or that the resulting plant is not damaged.This must be ensured particularly in case the compounds contained in thecompound combination of the invention would exhibit phytotoxic effectsat certain application rates. The intrinsic phenotypes of transgenicplants should also be taken into consideration when determining theamount of the compound combination of the invention to be applied to theseed in order to achieve optimum seed and germinating plant protectionwith a minimum amount of compound being employed.

The compounds contained in the compound combination of the invention canbe applied as such, directly to the seeds, i.e. without the use of anyother components and without having been diluted. They can be applied ina simultaneous, separate or sequential manner. Also compositionscontaining the compounds contained in the compound combination of theinvention, such as the composition of the invention, can be applied tothe seeds.

The compound combination and the composition of the invention aresuitable for protecting seeds of any plant variety. Preferred seeds arethat of cereals (such as wheat, barley, rye, millet, triticale, andoats), oilseed rape, maize, cotton, soybean, rice, potatoes, sunflower,beans, coffee, peas, beet (e.g. sugar beet and fodder beet), peanut,vegetables (such as tomato, cucumber, onions and lettuce), lawns andornamental plants. More preferred are seeds of wheat, soybean, oilseedrape, maize and rice.

The compound combination and the composition of the invention may beused for treating transgenic seeds, in particular seeds of plantscapable of expressing a polypeptide or protein which acts against pests,herbicidal damage or abiotic stress, thereby increasing the protectiveeffect. Seeds of plants capable of expressing a polypeptide or proteinwhich acts against pests, herbicidal damage or abiotic stress maycontain at least one heterologous gene which allows the expression ofsaid polypeptide or protein. These heterologous genes in transgenicseeds may originate, for example, from microorganisms of the speciesBacillus, Rhizobium, Pseudomonas, Serratia, Trichoderma, Clavibacter,Glomus or Gliocladium. These heterologous genes preferably originatefrom Bacillus sp., in which case the gene product is effective againstthe European corn borer and/or the Western corn rootworm. Particularlypreferably, the heterologous genes originate from Bacillusthuringiensis.

Plants and Plant Parts

The compound combination and the composition of the invention may beapplied to any plants or plant parts.

Plants mean all plants and plant populations, such as desired andundesired wild plants or crop plants (including naturally occurring cropplants). Crop plants may be plants which can be obtained by conventionalbreeding and optimization methods or by biotechnological and geneticengineering methods or combinations of these methods, including thegenetically modified plants (GMO or transgenic plants) and the plantcultivars which are protectable and non-protectable by plant breeders'rights.

Plant cultivars are understood to mean plants which have new properties(“traits”) and have been obtained by conventional breeding, bymutagenesis or by recombinant DNA techniques. They can be cultivars,varieties, bio- or genotypes.

Plant parts are understood to mean all parts and organs of plants aboveand below the ground, such as shoots, leaves, needles, stalks, stems,flowers, fruit bodies, fruits, seeds, roots, tubers and rhizomes. Theplant parts also include harvested material and vegetative andgenerative propagation material, for example cuttings, tubers, rhizomes,slips and seeds.

Plants which may be treated in accordance with the methods of theinvention include the following: cotton, flax, grapevine, fruit,vegetables, such as Rosaceae sp. (for example pome fruits such as applesand pears, but also stone fruits such as apricots, cherries, almonds andpeaches, and soft fruits such as strawberries), Ribesioidae sp.,Juglandaceae sp., Betulaceae sp., Anacardiaceae sp., Fagaceae sp.,Moraceae sp., Oleaceae sp., Actinidaceae sp., Lauraceae sp., Musaceaesp. (for example banana trees and plantations), Rubiaceae sp. (forexample coffee), Theaceae sp., Sterculiceae sp., Rutaceae sp. (forexample lemons, oranges and grapefruit); Solanaceae sp. (for exampletomatoes), Liliaceae sp., Asteraceae sp. (for example lettuce),Umbelliferae sp., Cruciferae sp., Chenopodiaceae sp., Cucurbitaceae sp.(for example cucumber), Alliaceae sp. (for example leek, onion),Papilionaceae sp. (for example peas); major crop plants, such asGramineae sp. (for example maize, turf, cereals such as wheat, rye,rice, barley, oats, millet and triticale), Asteraceae sp. (for examplesunflower), Brassicaceae sp. (for example white cabbage, red cabbage,broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, pak choi, kohlrabi, radishes,and oilseed rape, mustard, horseradish and cress), Fabacae sp. (forexample bean, peanuts), Papilionaceae sp. (for example soya bean),Solanaceae sp. (for example potatoes), Chenopodiaceae sp. (for examplesugar beet, fodder beet, swiss chard, beetroot); useful plants andornamental plants for gardens and wooded areas; and genetically modifiedvarieties of each of these plants.

Plants and plant cultivars which may be treated by the above disclosedmethods include plants and plant cultivars which are resistant againstone or more biotic stresses, i.e. said plants show a better defenseagainst animal and microbial pests, such as against nematodes, insects,mites, phytopathogenic fungi, bacteria, viruses and/or viroids.

Plants and plant cultivars which may be treated by the above disclosedmethods include those plants which are resistant to one or more abioticstresses. Abiotic stress conditions may include, for example, drought,cold temperature exposure, heat exposure, osmotic stress, flooding,increased soil salinity, increased mineral exposure, ozone exposure,high light exposure, limited availability of nitrogen nutrients, limitedavailability of phosphorus nutrients, shade avoidance.

Plants and plant cultivars which may be treated by the above disclosedmethods include those plants characterized by enhanced yieldcharacteristics. Increased yield in said plants may be the result of,for example, improved plant physiology, growth and development, such aswater use efficiency, water retention efficiency, improved nitrogen use,enhanced carbon assimilation, improved photosynthesis, increasedgermination efficiency and accelerated maturation. Yield may furthermorebe affected by improved plant architecture (under stress and non-stressconditions), including but not limited to, early flowering, floweringcontrol for hybrid seed production, seedling vigor, plant size,internode number and distance, root growth, seed size, fruit size, podsize, pod or ear number, seed number per pod or ear, seed mass, enhancedseed filling, reduced seed dispersal, reduced pod dehiscence and lodgingresistance. Further yield traits include seed composition, such ascarbohydrate content and composition for example cotton or starch,protein content, oil content and composition, nutritional value,reduction in anti-nutritional compounds, improved processability andbetter storage stability.

Plants and plant cultivars which may be treated by the above disclosedmethods include plants and plant cultivars which are hybrid plants thatalready express the characteristic of heterosis or hybrid vigor whichresults in generally higher yield, vigor, health and resistance towardsbiotic and abiotic stresses.

Transgenic Plants and Integration Events

The compound combination according to the invention can beadvantageously used to treat transgenic plants, plant cultivars or plantparts that received genetic material which imparts advantageous and/oruseful properties (traits) to these plants, plant cultivars or plantparts. Therefore, it is contemplated that the present invention may becombined with one or more recombinant traits or transgenic event(s) or acombination thereof. For the purposes of this application, a transgenicevent is created by the insertion of a specific recombinant DNA moleculeinto a specific position (locus) within the chromosome of the plantgenome. The insertion creates a novel DNA sequence referred to as an“event” and is characterized by the inserted recombinant DNA moleculeand some amount of genomic DNA immediately adjacent to/flanking bothends of the inserted DNA. Such trait(s) or transgenic event(s) include,but are not limited to, pest resistance, water use efficiency, yieldperformance, drought tolerance, seed quality, improved nutritionalquality, hybrid seed production, and herbicide tolerance, in which thetrait is measured with respect to a plant lacking such trait ortransgenic event. Concrete examples of such advantageous and/or usefulproperties (traits) are better plant growth, vigor, stress tolerance,standability, lodging resistance, nutrient uptake, plant nutrition,and/or yield, in particular improved growth, increased tolerance to highor low temperatures, increased tolerance to drought or to levels ofwater or soil salinity, enhanced flowering performance, easierharvesting, accelerated ripening, higher yields, higher quality and/or ahigher nutritional value of the harvested products, better storage lifeand/or processability of the harvested products, and increasedresistance against animal and microbial pests, such as against insects,arachnids, nematodes, mites, slugs and snails.

Among DNA sequences encoding proteins which confer properties oftolerance to such animal and microbial pests, in particular insects,mention will particularly be made of the genetic material from Bacillusthuringiensis encoding the Bt proteins widely described in theliterature and well known to those skilled in the art. Mention will alsobe made of proteins extracted from bacteria such as Photorhabdus(WO97/17432 and WO98/08932). In particular, mention will be made of theBt Cry or VIP proteins which include the Cry1A, Cry1Ab, Cry1Ac, CryIIA,CryIIIA, CryIIIB2, Cry9c Cry2Ab, Cry3Bb and CryIF proteins or toxicfragments thereof and also hybrids or combinations thereof, especiallythe CrylF protein or hybrids derived from a CrylF protein (e.g. hybridCry1A-CrylF proteins or toxic fragments thereof), the Cry1A-typeproteins or toxic fragments thereof, preferably the Cry1Ac protein orhybrids derived from the Cry1Ac protein (e.g. hybrid Cry1Ab-Cry1Acproteins) or the Cry1Ab or Bt2 protein or toxic fragments thereof, theCry2Ae, Cry2Af or Cry2Ag proteins or toxic fragments thereof, theCry1A.105 protein or a toxic fragment thereof, the VIP3Aa19 protein, theVIP3Aa20 protein, the VIP3A proteins produced in the COT202 or COT203cotton events, the VIP3Aa protein or a toxic fragment thereof asdescribed in Estruch et al. (1996), Proc Natl Acad Sci US A.28;93(11):5389-94, the Cry proteins as described in WO2001/47952, theinsecticidal proteins from Xenorhabdus (as described in WO98/50427),Serratia (particularly from S. entomophila) or Photorhabdus speciesstrains, such as Tc-proteins from Photorhabdus as described inWO98/08932. Also any variants or mutants of any one of these proteinsdiffering in some amino acids (1-10, preferably 1-5) from any of theabove named sequences, particularly the sequence of their toxicfragment, or which are fused to a transit peptide, such as a plastidtransit peptide, or another protein or peptide, is included herein.

Another and particularly emphasized example of such properties isconferred tolerance to one or more herbicides, for exampleimidazolinones, sulphonylureas, glyphosate or phosphinothricin. AmongDNA sequences encoding proteins which confer properties of tolerance tocertain herbicides on the transformed plant cells and plants, mentionwill be particularly be made to the bar or PAT gene or the Streptomycescoelicolor gene described in WO2009/152359 which confers tolerance toglufosinate herbicides, a gene encoding a suitable EPSPS(5-Enolpyruvylshikimat-3-phosphat-synthase) which confers tolerance toherbicides having EPSPS as a target, especially herbicides such asglyphosate and its salts, a gene encodingglyphosate-n-acetyltransferase, or a gene encoding glyphosateoxidoreductase.

Further suitable herbicide tolerance traits include at least one ALS(acetolactate synthase) inhibitor (e.g. WO2007/024782), a mutatedArabidopsis ALS/AHAS gene (e.g. U.S. Pat. No. 6,855,533), genes encoding2,4-D-monooxygenases conferring tolerance to 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid) and genes encoding Dicamba monooxygenasesconferring tolerance to dicamba (3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid).

Yet another example of such properties is resistance to one or morephytopathogenic fungi, for example Asian Soybean Rust. Among DNAsequences encoding proteins which confer properties of resistance tosuch diseases, mention will particularly be made of the genetic materialfrom glycine tomentella, for example from any one of publicallyavailable accession lines PI441001, PI483224, PI583970, PI446958,PI499939, PI505220, PI499933, PI441008, PI505256 or PI446961 asdescribed in WO2019/103918.

Further and particularly emphasized examples of such properties areincreased resistance against bacteria and/or viruses owing, for example,to systemic acquired resistance (SAR), systemin, phytoalexins, elicitorsand also resistance genes and correspondingly expressed proteins andtoxins.

Particularly useful transgenic events in transgenic plants or plantcultivars which can be treated with preference in accordance with theinvention include Event 531/PV-GHBK04 (cotton, insect control, describedin WO2002/040677), Event 1143-14A (cotton, insect control, notdeposited, described in WO2006/128569); Event 1143-51B (cotton, insectcontrol, not deposited, described in WO2006/128570); Event 1445 (cotton,herbicide tolerance, not deposited, described in US-A2002-120964 orWO2002/034946); Event 17053 (rice, herbicide tolerance, deposited asPTA-9843, described in WO2010/117737); Event 17314 (rice, herbicidetolerance, deposited as PTA-9844, described in WO2010/117735); Event281-24-236 (cotton, insect control-herbicide tolerance, deposited asPTA-6233, described in WO2005/103266 or US-A 2005-216969); Event3006-210-23 (cotton, insect control-herbicide tolerance, deposited asPTA-6233, described in US-A 2007-143876 orWO2005/103266); Event 3272(corn, quality trait, deposited as PTA-9972, described in WO2006/098952or US-A 2006-230473); Event 33391 (wheat, herbicide tolerance, depositedas PTA-2347, described in WO2002/027004), Event 40416 (corn, insectcontrol-herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-11508, described inWO11/075593); Event 43A47 (corn, insect control-herbicide tolerance,deposited as ATCC PTA-11509, described in WO2011/075595); Event 5307(corn, insect control, deposited as ATCC PTA-9561, described inWO2010/077816); Event ASR-368 (bent grass, herbicide tolerance,deposited as ATCC PTA-4816, described in US-A 2006-162007 orWO2004/053062); Event B16 (corn, herbicide tolerance, not deposited,described in US-A 2003-126634); Event BPS-CV127- 9 (soybean, herbicidetolerance, deposited as NCIMB No. 41603, described in WO2010/080829);Event BLR1 (oilseed rape, restoration of male sterility, deposited asNCIMB 41193, described in WO2005/074671), Event CE43-67B (cotton, insectcontrol, deposited as DSM ACC2724, described in US-A 2009-217423 orWO2006/128573); Event CE44-69D (cotton, insect control, not deposited,described in US-A 2010-0024077); Event CE44-69D (cotton, insect control,not deposited, described in WO2006/128571); Event CE46-02A (cotton,insect control, not deposited, described in WO2006/128572); Event COT102(cotton, insect control, not deposited, described in US-A 2006-130175 orWO2004/039986); Event COT202 (cotton, insect control, not deposited,described in US-A 2007-067868 or WO2005/054479); Event COT203 (cotton,insect control, not deposited, described in WO2005/054480);); EventDAS21606-3/1606 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited as PTA-11028,described in WO2012/033794), Event DAS40278 (corn, herbicide tolerance,deposited as ATCC PTA-10244, described in WO2011/022469); EventDAS-44406-6/pDAB8264.44.06.1 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited asPTA-11336, described in WO2012/075426), EventDAS-14536-7/pDAB8291.45.36.2 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited asPTA-11335, described in WO2012/075429), Event DAS-59122-7 (corn, insectcontrol-herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA 11384, described inUS-A 2006-070139); Event DAS-59132 (corn, insect control-herbicidetolerance, not deposited, described in WO2009/100188); Event DAS68416(soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-10442, described inWO2011/066384 or WO2011/066360); Event DP-098140-6 (corn, herbicidetolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-8296, described in US-A 2009-137395 orWO08/112019); Event DP-305423-1 (soybean, quality trait, not deposited,described in US-A 2008-312082 or WO2008/054747); Event DP-32138-1 (corn,hybridization system, deposited as ATCC PTA-9158, described in US-A2009-0210970 or WO2009/103049); Event DP-356043-5 (soybean, herbicidetolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-8287, described in US-A 2010-0184079 orWO2008/002872); Event EE-I (brinjal, insect control, not deposited,described in WO07/091277); Event Fil 17 (corn, herbicide tolerance,deposited as ATCC 209031, described in US-A 2006-059581 or WO98/044140); Event FG72 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited asPTA-11041, described in WO2011/063413), Event GA21 (corn, herbicidetolerance, deposited as ATCC 209033, described in US-A 2005-086719 or WO98/044140); Event GG25 (corn, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC209032, described in US-A 2005-188434 or WO98/044140); Event GHB119(cotton, insect control-herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-8398,described in WO2008/151780); Event GHB614 (cotton, herbicide tolerance,deposited as ATCC PTA-6878, described in US-A 2010-050282 orWO2007/017186); Event GJ11 (corn, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC209030, described in US-A 2005-188434 or WO98/044140); Event GM RZ13(sugar beet, virus resistance, deposited as NCIMB-41601, described inWO2010/076212); Event H7-1 (sugar beet, herbicide tolerance, depositedas NCIMB 41158 or NCIMB 41159, described in US-A 2004-172669 or WO2004/074492); Event JOPLIN′ (wheat, disease tolerance, not deposited,described in US-A 2008-064032); Event LL27 (soybean, herbicidetolerance, deposited as NCIMB41658, described in WO2006/108674 or US-A2008-320616); Event LL55 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited asNCIMB 41660, described in WO 2006/108675 or US-A 2008-196127); EventLLcotton25 (cotton, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-3343,described in WO2003/013224 or US-A 2003-097687); Event LLRICE06 (rice,herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC 203353, described in U.S. Pat.No. 6,468,747 or WO2000/026345); Event LLRice62 (rice, herbicidetolerance, deposited as ATCC 203352, described in WO2000/026345), EventLLRICE601 (rice, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-2600,described in US-A 2008-2289060 or WO2000/026356); Event LY038 (corn,quality trait, deposited as ATCC PTA-5623, described in US-A 2007-028322or WO2005/061720); Event MIR162 (corn, insect control, deposited asPTA-8166, described in US-A 2009-300784 or WO2007/142840); Event MIR604(corn, insect control, not deposited, described in US-A 2008-167456 orWO2005/103301); Event MON15985 (cotton, insect control, deposited asATCC PTA-2516, described in US-A 2004-250317 or WO2002/100163); EventMON810 (corn, insect control, not deposited, described in US-A2002-102582); Event MON863 (corn, insect control, deposited as ATCCPTA-2605, described in WO2004/011601 or US-A 2006-095986); EventMON87427 (corn, pollination control, deposited as ATCC PTA-7899,described in WO2011/062904); Event MON87460 (corn, stress tolerance,deposited as ATCC PTA-8910, described in WO2009/111263 or US-A2011-0138504); Event MON87701 (soybean, insect control, deposited asATCC PTA-8194, described in US-A 2009-130071 or WO2009/064652); EventMON87705 (soybean, quality trait-herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCCPTA-9241, described in US-A 2010-0080887 or WO2010/037016); EventMON87708 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-9670,described in WO2011/034704); Event MON87712 (soybean, yield, depositedas PTA-10296, described in WO2012/051199), Event MON87754 (soybean,quality trait, deposited as ATCC PTA-9385, described in WO2010/024976);Event MON87769 (soybean, quality trait, deposited as ATCC PTA-8911,described in US-A 2011-0067141 or WO2009/102873); Event MON88017 (corn,insect control-herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-5582,described in US-A 2008-028482 or WO2005/059103); Event MON88913 (cotton,herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-4854, described inWO2004/072235 or US-A 2006-059590); Event MON88302 (oilseed rape,herbicide tolerance, deposited as PTA-10955, described inWO2011/153186), Event MON88701 (cotton, herbicide tolerance, depositedas PTA-11754, described in WO2012/134808), Event MON89034 (corn, insectcontrol, deposited as ATCC PTA-7455, described in WO07/140256 or US-A2008-260932); Event MON89788 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, deposited asATCC PTA-6708, described in US-A 2006-282915 or WO2006/130436); EventMS1 1 (oilseed rape, pollination control-herbicide tolerance, depositedas ATCC PTA-850 or PTA-2485, described in WO2001/031042); Event MS8(oilseed rape, pollination control-herbicide tolerance, deposited asATCC PTA-730, described in WO2001/041558 or US-A 2003-188347); EventNK603 (corn, herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-2478, describedin US-A 2007-292854); Event PE-7 (rice, insect control, not deposited,described in WO2008/114282); Event RF3 (oilseed rape, pollinationcontrol-herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-730, described inWO2001/041558 or US-A 2003-188347); Event RT73 (oilseed rape, herbicidetolerance, not deposited, described in WO2002/036831 or US-A2008-070260); Event SYHT0H2/SYN-000H2-5 (soybean, herbicide tolerance,deposited as PTA-11226, described in WO2012/082548), Event T227-1 (sugarbeet, herbicide tolerance, not deposited, described in WO2002/44407 orUS-A 2009-265817); Event T25 (corn, herbicide tolerance, not deposited,described in US-A 2001-029014 or WO2001/051654); Event T304-40 (cotton,insect control-herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-8171,described in US-A 2010-077501 or WO2008/122406); Event T342-142 (cotton,insect control, not deposited, described in WO2006/128568); Event TC1507(corn, insect control-herbicide tolerance, not deposited, described inUS-A 2005-039226 or WO2004/099447); Event VIP1034 (corn, insectcontrol-herbicide tolerance, deposited as ATCC PTA-3925, described inWO2003/052073), Event 32316 (corn, insect control-herbicide tolerance,deposited as PTA-11507, described in WO2011/084632), Event 4114 (corn,insect control-herbicide tolerance, deposited as PTA-11506, described inWO2011/084621), event EE-GM3/FG72 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, ATCCAccession N° PTA-11041) optionally stacked with event EE-GM1/LL27 orevent EE-GM2/LL55 (WO2011/063413A2), event DAS-68416-4 (soybean,herbicide tolerance, ATCC Accession N° PTA-10442, WO2011/066360A1),event DAS-68416-4 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, ATCC Accession N°PTA-10442, WO2011/066384A1), event DP-040416-8 (corn, insect control,ATCC Accession N° PTA-11508, WO2011/075593A1), event DP-043A47-3 (corn,insect control, ATCC Accession N° PTA-11509, WO2011/075595A1), eventDP-004114-3 (corn, insect control, ATCC Accession N° PTA-11506,WO2011/084621A1), event DP-032316-8 (corn, insect control, ATCCAccession N° PTA-11507, WO2011/084632A1), event MON-88302-9 (oilseedrape, herbicide tolerance, ATCC Accession N° PTA-10955,WO2011/153186A1), event DAS-21606-3 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, ATCCAccession No. PTA-11028, WO2012/033794A2), event MON-87712-4 (soybean,quality trait, ATCC Accession N°. PTA-10296, WO2012/051199A2), eventDAS-44406-6 (soybean, stacked herbicide tolerance, ATCC Accession N°.PTA-11336, WO2012/075426A1), event DAS-14536-7 (soybean, stackedherbicide tolerance, ATCC Accession N°. PTA-11335, WO2012/075429A1),event SYN-000H2-5 (soybean, herbicide tolerance, ATCC Accession N°.PTA-11226, WO2012/082548A2), event DP-061061-7 (oilseed rape, herbicidetolerance, no deposit N° available, WO2012071039A1), event DP-073496-4(oilseed rape, herbicide tolerance, no deposit N° available,US2012131692), event 8264.44.06.1 (soybean, stacked herbicide tolerance,Accession N° PTA-11336, WO2012075426A2), event 8291.45.36.2 (soybean,stacked herbicide tolerance, Accession N°. PTA-11335, WO2012075429A2),event SYHT0H2 (soybean, ATCC Accession N°. PTA-11226, WO2012/082548A2),event MON88701 (cotton, ATCC Accession N° PTA-11754, WO2012/134808A1),event KK179-2 (alfalfa, ATCC Accession N° PTA-11833, WO2013/003558A1),event pDAB8264.42.32.1 (soybean, stacked herbicide tolerance, ATCCAccession N° PTA-11993, WO2013/010094A1), event MZDT09Y (corn, ATCCAccession N° PTA-13025, WO2013/012775A1).

Further, a list of such transgenic event(s) is provided by the UnitedStates Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant HealthInspection Service (APHIS) and can be found on their website on theworld wide web at aphis.usda.gov. For this application, the status ofsuch list as it is/was on the filing date of this application, isrelevant.

The genes/events which impart the desired traits in question may also bepresent in combinations with one another in the transgenic plants.Examples of transgenic plants which may be mentioned are the importantcrop plants, such as cereals (wheat, rice, triticale, barley, rye,oats), maize, soya beans, potatoes, sugar beet, sugar cane, tomatoes,peas and other types of vegetable, cotton, tobacco, oilseed rape andalso fruit plants (with the fruits apples, pears, citrus fruits andgrapes), with particular emphasis being given to maize, soya beans,wheat, rice, potatoes, cotton, sugar cane, tobacco and oilseed rape.Traits which are particularly emphasized are the increased resistance ofthe plants to insects, arachnids, nematodes and slugs and snails, aswell as the increased resistance of the plants to one or moreherbicides.

Commercially available examples of such plants, plant parts or plantseeds that may be treated with preference in accordance with theinvention include commercial products, such as plant seeds, sold ordistributed under the GENUITY®, DROUGHTGARD®, SMARTSTAX®, RIB COMPLETE®,ROUNDUP READY®, VT DOUBLE PRO®, VT TRIPLE PRO®, BOLLGARD II®, ROUNDUPREADY 2 YIELD®, YIELDGARD®, ROUNDUP READY® 2 XTEN^(DTm), INTACTA RR2PRO®, VISTIVE GOLD®, and/or XTENDFLEX™ trade names.

The present invention also relates to a method for enhancing thepesticidal action of a pesticidally active agent comprisingsimultaneously or sequentially applying a pesticidally active agent asdefined herein with one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof asdefined herein to a plant or seed or a locus where said plant or seed isintended to be grown. For example, the method may comprise mixing apesticidally active agent as defined herein with one or more fatty acidsor derivatives thereof as defined herein and applying said mixture to aplant or seed or a locus where said plant or seed is intended to begrown.

The active compound combination according to the present invention maybe used as pesticide. It is active against normally sensitive andresistant species and against all or some stages of development. Pestsinclude:

pests from the phylum of the Arthropoda, in particular from the class ofthe Arachnida, for example Acarus spp., for example Acarus siro, Aceriakuko, Aceria sheldoni, Aculops spp., Aculus spp., for example Aculusfockeui, Aculus schlechtendali, Amblyomma spp., Amphitetranychusviennensis, Argas spp., Boophilus spp., Brevipalpus spp., for exampleBrevipalpus phoenicis, Bryobia graminum, Bryobia praetiosa, Centruroidesspp., Chorioptes spp., Dermanyssus gallinae, Dermatophagoidespteronyssinus, Dermatophagoides farinae, Dermacentor spp., Eotetranychusspp., for example Eotetranychus hicoriae, Epitrimerus pyri,Eutetranychus spp., for example Eutetranychus banksi, Eriophyes spp.,for example Eriophyes pyri, Glycyphagus domesticus, Halotydeusdestructor, Hemitarsonemus spp., for example Hemitarsonemus latus(=Polyphagotarsonemus latus), Hyalomma spp., Ixodes spp., Latrodectusspp., Loxosceles spp., Neutrombicula autumnalis, Nuphersa spp.,Oligonychus spp., for example Oligonychus coffeae, Oligonychusconiferarum, Oligonychus ilicis, Oligonychus indicus, Oligonychusmangiferus, Oligonychus pratensis, Oligonychus punicae, Oligonychusyothersi, Ornithodorus spp., Ornithonyssus spp., Panonychus spp., forexample Panonychus citri (=Metatetranychus citri), Panonychus ulmi(=Metatetranychus ulmi), Phyllocoptruta oleivora, Platytetranychusmultidigituli, Polyphagotarsonemus latus, Psoroptes spp., Rhipicephalusspp., Rhizoglyphus spp., Sarcoptes spp., Scorpio maurus,Steneotarsonemus spp., Steneotarsonemus spinki, Tarsonemus spp., forexample Tarsonemus confusus, Tarsonemus pallidus, Tetranychus spp., forexample Tetranychus canadensis, Tetranychus cinnabarinus, Tetranychusturkestani, Tetranychus urticae, Trombicula alfreddugesi, Vaejovis spp.,Vasates lycopersici;

from the class of the Chilopoda, for example Geophilus spp., Scutigeraspp.;

from the order or the class of the Collembola, for example Onychiurusarmatus; Sminthurus viridis;

from the class of the Diplopoda, for example Blaniulus guttulatus;

from the class of the Insecta, for example from the order of theBlattodea, for example Blatta orientalis, Blattella asahinai, Blattellagermanica, Leucophaea maderae, Loboptera decipiens, Neostylopygarhombifolia, Panchlora spp., Parcoblatta spp., Periplaneta spp., forexample Periplaneta americana, Periplaneta australasiae, Pycnoscelussurinamensis, Supella longipalpa;

from the order of the Coleoptera, for example Acalymma vittatum,Acanthoscelides obtectus, Adoretus spp., Aethina tumida, Agelasticaalni, Agrilus spp., for example Agrilus planipennis, Agrilus coxalis,Agrilus bilineatus, Agrilus anxius, Agriotes spp., for example Agrioteslinneatus, Agriotes mancus, Alphitobius diaperinus, Amphimallonsolstitialis, Anobium punctatum, Anoplophora spp., for exampleAnoplophora glabripennis, Anthonomus spp., for example Anthonomusgrandis or Anthonomus rubi, Anthrenus spp., Apion spp., Apogonia spp.,Atomaria spp., for example Atomaria linearis, Attagenus spp., Bariscaerulescens, Bruchidius obtectus, Bruchus spp., for example Bruchuspisorum, Bruchus rufimanus, Cassida spp., Cerotoma trifurcata,Ceutorrhynchus spp., for example Ceutorrhynchus assimilis,Ceutorrhynchus quadridens, Ceutorrhynchus rapae, Chaetocnema spp., forexample Chaetocnema confinis, Chaetocnema denticulata, Chaetocnemaectypa, Cleonus mendicus, Conoderus spp., Cosmopolites spp., for exampleCosmopolites sordidus, Costelytra zealandica, Ctenicera spp., Curculiospp., for example Curculio caryae, Curculio caryatrypes,Curculioobtusus, Curculio sayi, Cryptolestes ferrugineus, Cryptolestes pusillus,Cryptorhynchus lapathi, Cryptorhynchus mangiferae, Cylindrocopturusspp., Cylindrocopturus adspersus, Cylindrocopturus furnissi,Dendroctonus spp., for example Dendroctonus ponderosae, Dermestes spp.,Diabrotica spp., for example Diabrotica balteata, Diabrotica barberi,Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi, Diabrotica undecimpunctataundecimpunctata, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, Diabrotica virgiferazeae, Dichocrocis spp., Dicladispa armigera, Diloboderus spp., Epicaerusspp., Epilachna spp., for example Epilachna borealis, Epilachnavarivestis, Epitrix spp., for example Epitrix cucumeris, Epitrixfuscula, Epitrix hirtipennis, Epitrix subcrinita, Epitrix tuberis,Faustinus spp., Gibbium psylloides, Gnathocerus cornutus, Hellulaundalis, Heteronychus arator, Heteronyx spp., Hylamorpha elegans,Hylotrupes bajulus, Hypera postica, Hypomeces squamosus, Hypothenemusspp., for example Hypothenemus hampei, Hypothenemus obscurus,Hypothenemus pubescens, Lachnosterna consanguinea, Lasiodermaserricorne, Latheticus oryzae, Lathridius spp., Lema spp., Leptinotarsadecemlineata, Leucoptera spp., for example Leucoptera coffeella,Limonius ectypus, Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus, Listronotus (=Hyperodes)spp., Lixus spp., Luperodes spp., Luperomorpha xanthodera, Lyctus spp.,Megacyllene spp., for example Megacyllene robiniae, Megascelis spp.,Melanotus spp., for example Melanotus longulus oregonensis, Meligethesaeneus, Melolontha spp., for example Melolontha melolontha, Migdolusspp., Monochamus spp., Naupactus xanthographus, Necrobia spp.,Neogalerucella spp., Niptus hololeucus, Oryctes rhinoceros, Oryzaephilussurinamensis, Oryzaphagus oryzae, Otiorhynchus spp., for exampleOtiorhynchus cribricollis, Otiorhynchus ligustici, Otiorhynchus ovatus,Otiorhynchus rugosostriarus, Otiorhynchus sulcatus, Oulema spp., forexample Oulema melanopus, Oulema oryzae, Oxycetonia jucunda, Phaedoncochleariae, Phyllophaga spp., Phyllophaga helleri, Phyllotreta spp.,for example Phyllotreta armoraciae, Phyllotreta pusilla, Phyllotretaramosa, Phyllotreta striolata, Popillia japonica, Premnotrypes spp.,Prostephanus truncatus, Psylliodes spp., for example Psylliodes affinis,Psylliodes chrysocephala, Psylliodes punctulata, Ptinus spp., Rhizobiusventralis, Rhizopertha dominica, Rhynchophorus spp., Rhynchophorusferrugineus, Rhynchophorus palmarum, Scolytus spp., for example Scolytusmultistriatus, Sinoxylon perforans, Sitophilus spp., for exampleSitophilus granarius, Sitophilus linearis, Sitophilus oryzae, Sitophiluszeamais, Sphenophorus spp., Stegobium paniceum, Sternechus spp., forexample Sternechus paludatus, Symphyletes spp., Tanymecus spp., forexample Tanymecus dilaticollis, Tanymecus indicus, Tanymecus palliatus,Tenebrio molitor, Tenebrioides mauretanicus, Tribolium spp., for exampleTribolium audax, Tribolium castaneum, Tribolium confusum, Trogodermaspp., Tychius spp., Xylotrechus spp., Zabrus spp., for example Zabrustenebrioides;

from the order of the Dermaptera, for example Anisolabis maritime,Forficula auricularia, Labidura riparia;

from the order of the Diptera, for example Aedes spp., for example Aedesaegypti, Aedes albopictus, Aedes sticticus, Aedes vexans, Agromyza spp.,for example Agromyza frontella, Agromyza parvicornis, Anastrepha spp.,Anopheles spp., for example Anopheles quadrimaculatus, Anophelesgambiae, Asphondylia spp., Bactrocera spp., for example Bactroceracucurbitae, Bactrocera dorsalis, Bactrocera oleae, Bibio hortulanus,Calliphora erythrocephala, Calliphora vicina, Ceratitis capitata,Chironomus spp., Chrysomya spp., Chrysops spp., Chrysozona pluvialis,Cochliomya spp., Contarinia spp., for example Contarinia johnsoni,Contarinia nasturtii, Contarinia pyrivora, Contarinia schulzi,Contarinia sorghicola, Contarinia tritici, Cordylobia anthropophaga,Cricotopus sylvestris, Culex spp., for example Culex pipiens, Culexquinquefasciatus, Culicoides spp., Culiseta spp., Cuterebra spp., Dacusoleae, Dasineura spp., for example Dasineura brassicae, Delia spp., forexample Delia antiqua, Delia coarctata, Delia florilega, Delia platura,Delia radicum, Dermatobia hominis, Drosophila spp., for exampleDrosphila melanogaster, Drosophila suzukii, Echinocnemus spp., Euleiaheraclei, Fannia spp., Gasterophilus spp., Glossina spp., Haematopotaspp., Hydrellia spp., Hydrellia griseola, Hylemya spp., Hippobosca spp.,Hypoderma spp., Liriomyza spp., for example Liriomyza brassicae,Liriomyza huidobrensis, Liriomyza sativae, Lucilia spp., for exampleLucilia cuprina, Lutzomyia spp., Mansonia spp., Musca spp., for exampleMusca domestica, Musca domestica vicina, Oestrus spp., Oscinella frit,Paratanytarsus spp., Paralauterborniella subcincta, Pegomya or Pegomyiaspp., for example Pegomya betae, Pegomya hyoscyami, Pegomya rubivora,Phlebotomus spp., Phorbia spp., Phormia spp., Piophila casei, Platypareapoeciloptera, Prodiplosis spp., Psila rosae, Rhagoletis spp., forexample Rhagoletis cingulata, Rhagoletis completa, Rhagoletis fausta,Rhagoletis indifferens, Rhagoletis mendax, Rhagoletis pomonella,Sarcophaga spp., Simulium spp., for example Simulium meridionale,Stomoxys spp., Tabanus spp., Tetanops spp., Tipula spp., for exampleTipula paludosa, Tipula simplex, Toxotrypana curvicauda;

from the order of the Hemiptera, for example Acizzia acaciaebaileyanae,Acizzia dodonaeae, Acizzia uncatoides, Acrida turrita, Acyrthosiponspp., for example Acyrthosiphon pisum, Acrogonia spp., Aeneolamia spp.,Agonoscena spp., Aleurocanthus spp., Aleyrodes proletella, Aleurolobusbarodensis, Aleurothrixus floccosus, Allocaridara malayensis, Amrascaspp., for example Amrasca bigutulla, Amrasca devastans, Anuraphiscardui, Aonidiella spp., for example Aonidiella aurantii, Aonidiellacitrina, Aonidiella inornata, Aphanostigma piri, Aphis spp., for exampleAphis citricola, Aphis craccivora, Aphis fabae, Aphis forbesi, Aphisglycines, Aphis gossypii, Aphis hederae, Aphis illinoisensis, Aphismiddletoni, Aphis nasturtii, Aphis nerii, Aphis pomi, Aphis spiraecola,Aphis viburniphila, Arboridia apicalis, Arytainilla spp., Aspidiellaspp., Aspidiotus spp., for example Aspidiotus nerii, Atanus spp.,Aulacorthum solani, Bemisia tabaci, Blastopsylla occidentalis,Boreioglycaspis melaleucae, Brachycaudus helichrysi, Brachycolus spp.,Brevicoryne brassicae, Cacopsylla spp., for example Cacopsylla pyricola,Calligypona marginata, Capulinia spp., Carneocephala fulgida,Ceratovacuna lanigera, Cercopidae, Ceroplastes spp., Chaetosiphonfragaefolii, Chionaspis tegalensis, Chlorita onukii, Chondracris rosea,Chromaphis juglandicola, Chrysomphalus aonidum, Chrysomphalus ficus,Cicadulina mbila, Coccomytilus halli, Coccus spp., for example Coccushesperidum, Coccus longulus, Coccus pseudomagnoliarum, Coccus viridis,Cryptomyzus ribis, Cryptoneossa spp., Ctenarytaina spp., Dalbulus spp.,Dialeurodes chittendeni, Dialeurodes citri, Diaphorina citri, Diaspisspp., Diuraphis spp., Doralis spp., Drosicha spp., Dysaphis spp., forexample Dysaphis apiifolia, Dysaphis plantaginea, Dysaphis tulipae,Dysmicoccus spp., Empoasca spp., for example Empoasca abrupta, Empoascafabae, Empoasca maligna, Empoasca solana, Empoasca stevensi, Eriosomaspp., for example Eriosoma americanum, Eriosoma lanigerum, Eriosomapyricola, Erythroneura spp., Eucalyptolyma spp., Euphyllura spp.,Euscelis bilobatus, Ferrisia spp., Fiorinia spp., Furcaspis oceanica,Geococcus coffeae, Glycaspis spp., Heteropsylla cubana, Heteropsyllaspinulosa, Homalodisca coagulata, Hyalopterus arundinis, Hyalopteruspruni, Icerya spp., for example Icerya purchasi, Idiocerus spp.,Idioscopus spp., Laodelphax striatellus, Lecanium spp., for exampleLecanium corni (=Parthenolecanium corni), Lepidosaphes spp., for exampleLepidosaphes ulmi, Lipaphis erysimi, Lopholeucaspis japonica, Lycormadelicatula, Macrosiphum spp., for example Macrosiphum euphorbiae,Macrosiphum lilii, Macrosiphum rosae, Macrosteles facifrons, Mahanarvaspp., Melanaphis sacchari, Metcalfiella spp., Metcalfa pruinosa,Metopolophium dirhodum, Monellia costalis, Monelliopsis pecanis, Myzusspp., for example Myzus ascalonicus, Myzus cerasi, Myzus ligustri, Myzusornatus, Myzus persicae,. Myzus nicotianae, Nasonovia ribisnigri,Neomaskellia spp., Nephotettix spp., for example Nephotettix cincticeps,Nephotettix nigropictus, Nettigoniclla spectra, Nilaparvata lugens,Oncometopia spp., Orthezia praelonga, Oxya chinensis, Pachypsylla spp.,Parabemisia myricae, Paratrioza spp., for example Paratrioza cockerelli,Parlatoria spp., Pemphigus spp., for example Pemphigus bursarius,Pemphigus populivenae, Peregrinus maidis, Perkinsiella spp., Phenacoccusspp., for example Phenacoccus madeirensis, Phloeomyzus passerinii,Phorodon humuli, Phylloxera spp., for example Phylloxera devastatrix,Phylloxera notabilis, Pinnaspis aspidistrae, Planococcus spp., forexample Planococcus citri, Prosopidopsylla flava, Protopulvinariapyriformis, Pseudaulacaspis pentagona, Pseudococcus spp., for examplePseudococcus calceolariae, Pseudococcus comstocki, Pseudococcuslongispinus, Pseudococcus maritimus, Pseudococcus viburni, Psyllopsisspp., Psylla spp., for example Psylla buxi, Psylla mali, Psylla pyri,Pteromalus spp., Pulvinaria spp., Pyrilla spp., Quadraspidiotus spp.,for example Quadraspidiotus juglansregiae, Quadraspidiotusostreaeformis, Quadraspidiotus perniciosus, Quesada gigas, Rastrococcusspp., Rhopalosiphum spp., for example Rhopalosiphum maidis,Rhopalosiphum oxyacanthae, Rhopalosiphum padi, Rhopalosiphumrufiabdominale, Saissetia spp., for example Saissetia coffeae, Saissetiamiranda, Saissetia neglecta, Saissetia oleae, Scaphoideus titanus,Schizaphis graminum, Selenaspidus articulatus, Sipha flava, Sitobionavenae, Sogata spp., Sogatella furcifera, Sogatodes spp., Stictocephalafestina, Siphoninus phillyreae, Tenalaphara malayensis, Tetragonocephelaspp., Tinocallis caryaefoliae, Tomaspis spp., Toxoptera spp., forexample Toxoptera aurantii, Toxoptera citricidus, Trialeurodesvaporariorum, Trioza spp., for example Trioza diospyri, Typhlocyba spp.,Unaspis spp., Viteus vitifolii, Zygina spp.;

from the suborder of the Heteroptera, for example Aelia spp., Anasatristis, Antestiopsis spp., Boisea spp., Blissus spp., Calocoris spp.,Campylomma livida, Cavelerius spp., Cimex spp., for example Cimexadjunctus, Cimex hemipterus, Cimex lectularius, Cimex pilosellus,Collaria spp., Creontiades dilutus, Dasynus piperis, Dichelops furcatus,Diconocoris hewetti, Dysdercus spp., Euschistus spp., for exampleEuschistus heros, Euschistus servus, Euschistus tristigmus, Euschistusvariolarius, Eurydema spp., Eurygaster spp., Halyomorpha halys,Heliopeltis spp., Horcias nobilellus, Leptocorisa spp., Leptocorisavaricornis, Leptoglossus occidentalis, Leptoglossus phyllopus, Lygocorisspp., for example Lygocoris pabulinus, Lygus spp., for example Lyguselisus, Lygus hesperus, Lygus lineolaris, Macropes excavatus, Megacoptacribraria, Miridae, Monalonion atratum, Nezara spp., for example Nezaraviridula, Nysius spp., Oebalus spp., Pentomidae, Piesma quadrata,Piezodorus spp., for example Piezodorus guildinii, Psallus spp.,Pseudacysta persea, Rhodnius spp., Sahlbergella singularis, Scaptocoriscastanea, Scotinophora spp., Stephanitis nashi, Tibraca spp., Triatomaspp.;

from the order of the Hymenoptera, for example Acromyrmex spp., Athaliaspp., for example Athalia rosae, Atta spp., Camponotus spp.,Dolichovespula spp., Diprion spp., for example Diprion similis,Hoplocampa spp., for example Hoplocampa cookei, Hoplocampa testudinea,Lasius spp., Linepithema (Iridiomyrmex) humile, Monomorium pharaonis,Paratrechina spp., Paravespula spp., Plagiolepis spp., Sirex spp., forexample Sirex noctilio, Solenopsis invicta, Tapinoma spp., Technomyrmexalbipes, Urocerus spp., Vespa spp., for example Vespa crabro, Wasmanniaauropunctata, Xeris spp.;

from the order of the Isopoda, for example Armadillidium vulgare,Oniscus asellus, Porcellio scaber;

from the order of the Isoptera, for example Coptotermes spp., forexample Coptotermes formosanus, Cornitermes cumulans, Cryptotermes spp.,Incisitermes spp., Kalotermes spp., Microtermes obesi, Nasutitermesspp., Odontotermes spp., Porotermes spp., Reticulitermes spp., forexample Reticulitermes flavipes, Reticulitermes hesperus;

from the order of the Lepidoptera, for example Achroia grisella,Acronicta major, Adoxophyes spp., for example Adoxophyes orana, Aedialeucomelas, Agrotis spp., for example Agrotis segetum, Agrotis ipsilon,Alabama spp., for example Alabama argillacea, Amyelois transitella,Anarsia spp., Anticarsia spp., for example Anticarsia gemmatalis,Argyroploce spp., Autographa spp., Barathra brassicae, Blastodacna atra,Borbo cinnara, Bucculatrix thurberiella, Bupalus piniarius, Busseolaspp., Cacoecia spp., Caloptilia theivora, Capua reticulana, Carpocapsapomonella, Carposina niponensis, Cheimatobia brumata, Chilo spp., forexample Chilo plejadellus, Chilo suppressalis, Choreutis pariana,Choristoneura spp., Chrysodeixis chalcites, Clysia ambiguella,Cnaphalocerus spp., Cnaphalocrocis medinalis, Cnephasia spp.,Conopomorpha spp., Conotrachelus spp., Copitarsia spp., Cydia spp., forexample Cydia nigricana, Cydia pomonella, Dalaca noctuides, Diaphaniaspp., Diparopsis spp., Diatraea saccharalis, Dioryctria spp., forexample Dioryctria zimmermani, Earias spp., Ecdytolopha aurantium,Elasmopalpus lignosellus, Eldana saccharina, Ephestia spp., for exampleEphestia elutella, Ephestia kuehniella, Epinotia spp., Epiphyaspostvittana, Erannis spp., Erschoviella musculana, Etiella spp.,Eudocima spp., Eulia spp., Eupoecilia ambiguella, Euproctis spp., forexample Euproctis chrysorrhoea, Euxoa spp., Feltia spp., Galleriamellonella, Gracillaria spp., Grapholitha spp., for example Grapholitamolesta, Grapholita prunivora, Hedylepta spp., Helicoverpa spp., forexample Helicoverpa armigera, Helicoverpa zea, Heliothis spp., forexample Heliothis virescens, Hofmannophila pseudospretella, Homoeosomaspp., Homona spp., Hyponomeuta padella, Kakivoria flavofasciata,Lampides spp., Laphygma spp., Laspeyresia molesta, Leucinodes orbonalis,Leucoptera spp., for example Leucoptera coffeella, Lithocolletis spp.,for example Lithocolletis blancardella, Lithophane antennata, Lobesiaspp., for example Lobesia botrana, Loxagrotis albicosta, Lymantria spp.,for example Lymantria dispar, Lyonetia spp., for example Lyonetiaclerkella, Malacosoma neustria, Maruca testulalis, Mamestra brassicae,Melanitis leda, Mocis spp., Monopis obviella, Mythimna separata,Nemapogon cloacellus, Nymphula spp., Oiketicus spp., Omphisa spp.,Operophtera spp., Oria spp., Orthaga spp., Ostrinia spp., for exampleOstrinia nubilalis, Panolis flammea, Parnara spp., Pectinophora spp.,for example Pectinophora gossypiella, Perileucoptera spp., Phthorimaeaspp., for example Phthorimaea operculella, Phyllocnistis citrella,Phyllonorycter spp., for example Phyllonorycter blancardella,Phyllonorycter crataegella, Pieris spp., for example Pieris rapae,Platynota stultana, Plodia interpunctella, Plusia spp., Plutellaxylostella (=Plutella maculipennis), Podesia spp., for example Podesiasyringae, Prays spp., Prodenia spp., Protoparce spp., Pseudaletia spp.,for example Pseudaletia unipuncta, Pseudoplusia includens, Pyraustanubilalis, Rachiplusia nu, Schoenobius spp., for example Schoenobiusbipunctifer, Scirpophaga spp., for example Scirpophaga innotata, Scotiasegetum, Sesamia spp., for example Sesamia inferens, Sparganothis spp.,Spodoptera spp., for example Spodoptera eradiana, Spodoptera exigua,Spodoptera frugiperda, Spodoptera praefica, Stathmopoda spp., Stenomaspp., Stomopteryx subsecivella, Synanthedon spp., Tecia solanivora,Thaumetopoea spp., Thermesia gemmatalis, Tinea cloacella, Tineapellionella, Tineola bisselliella, Tortrix spp., Trichophaga tapetzella,Trichoplusia spp., for example Trichoplusia ni, Tryporyza incertulas,Tuta absoluta, Virachola spp.;

from the order of the Orthoptera or Saltatoria, for example Achetadomesticus, Dichroplus spp., Gryllotalpa spp., for example Gryllotalpagryllotalpa, Hieroglylphus spp., Locusta spp., for example Locustamigratoria, Melanoplus spp., for example Melanoplus devastator,Paratlanticus ussuriensis, Schistocerca gregaria;

from the order of the Phthiraptera, for example Damalinia spp.,Haematopinus spp., Linognathus spp., Pediculus spp., Phylloxeravastatrix, Phthirus pubis, Trichodectes spp.;

from the order of the Psocoptera, for example Lepinotus spp., Liposcelisspp.;

from the order of the Siphonaptera, for example, Ceratophyllus spp.,Ctenocephalides spp., for example Ctenocephalides canis, Ctenocephalidesfelis, Pulex irritans, Tunga penetrans, Xenopsylla cheopis;

from the order of the Thysanoptera, for example Anaphothrips obscurus,Baliothrips biformis, Chaetanaphothrips leeuweni, Drepanothrips reuteri,Enneothrips flavens, Frankliniella spp., for example Frankliniellafusca, Frankliniella occidentalis, Frankliniella schultzei,Frankliniella tritici, Frankliniella vaccinii, Frankliniella williamsi,Haplothrips spp., Heliothrips spp., Hercinothrips femoralis, Kakothripsspp., Rhipiphorothrips cruentatus, Scirtothrips spp., Taeniothripscardamomi, Thrips spp., for example Thrips palmi, Thrips tabaci;

from the order of the Zygentoma (=Thysanura), for example Ctenolepismaspp., Lepisma saccharina, Lepismodes inquilinus, Thermobia domestica;

from the class of the Symphyla, for example Scutigerella spp., forexample Scutigerella immaculata;

pests from the phylum of the Mollusca, for example from the class of theBivalvia, for example Dreissena spp.,

and also from the class of the Gastropoda, for example Arion spp., forexample Arion ater rufus, Biomphalaria spp., Bulinus spp., Derocerasspp., for example Deroceras laeve, Galba spp., Lymnaea spp., Oncomelaniaspp., Pomacea spp., Succinea spp.;

plant pests from the phylum of the Nematoda, i.e. phytoparasiticnematodes, in particular Aglenchus spp., for example Aglenchus agricola,Anguina spp., for example Anguina tritici, Aphelenchoides spp., forexample Aphelenchoides arachidis, Aphelenchoides fragariae, Belonolaimusspp., for example Belonolaimus gracilis, Belonolaimus longicaudatus,Belonolaimus nortoni, Bursaphelenchus spp., for example Bursaphelenchuscocophilus, Bursaphelenchus eremus, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus,Cacopaurus spp., for example Cacopaurus pestis, Criconemella spp., forexample Criconemella curvata, Criconemella onoensis, Criconemellaornata, Criconemella rusium, Criconemella xenoplax (=Mesocriconemaxenoplax), Criconemoides spp., for example Criconemoides ferniae,Criconemoides onoense, Criconemoides ornatum, Ditylenchus spp., forexample Ditylenchus dipsaci, Dolichodorus spp., Globodera spp., forexample Globodera pallida, Globodera rostochiensis, Helicotylenchusspp., for example Helicotylenchus dihystera, Hemicriconemoides spp.,Hemicycliophora spp., Heterodera spp., for example Heterodera avenae,Heterodera glycines, Heterodera schachtii, Hirschmaniella spp.,Hoplolaimus spp., Longidorus spp., for example Longidorus africanus,Meloidogyne spp., for example Meloidogyne chitwoodi, Meloidogyne fallax,Meloidogyne hapla, Meloidogyne incognita, Meloinema spp., Nacobbus spp.,Neotylenchus spp., Paralongidorus spp., Paraphelenchus spp.,Paratrichodorus spp., for example Paratrichodorus minor, Paratylenchusspp., Pratylenchus spp., for example Pratylenchus penetrans,Pseudohalenchus spp., Psilenchus spp., Punctodera spp., Quinisulciusspp., Radopholus spp., for example Radopholus citrophilus, Radopholussimilis, Rotylenchulus spp., Rotylenchus spp., Scutellonema spp.,Subanguina spp., Trichodorus spp., for example Trichodorus obtusus,Trichodorus primitivus, Tylenchorhynchus spp., for exampleTylenchorhynchus annulatus, Tylenchulus spp., for example Tylenchulussemipenetrans, Xiphinema spp., for example Xiphinema index.

The plant nematodes include, for example, Aglenchus agricola, Anguinatritici, Aphelenchoides arachidis, Aphelenchoides fragaria, and the stemand leaf endoparasites Aphelenchoides spp., Belonolaimus gracilis,Belonolaimus longicaudatus, Belonolaimus nortoni, Bursaphelenchuscocophilus, Bursaphelenchus eremus, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus andBursaphelenchus spp., Cacopaurus pestis, Criconemella curvata,Criconemella onoensis, Criconemella ornata, Criconemella rusium,Criconemella xenoplax (=Mesocriconema xenoplax) and Criconemella spp.,Criconemoides ferniae, Criconemoides onoense, Criconemoides ornatum andCriconemoides spp., Ditylenchus destructor, Ditylenchus dipsaci,Ditylenchus myceliophagus and also the stem and leaf endoparasitesDitylenchus spp., Dolichodorus heterocephalus, Globodera pallida(=Heterodera pallida), Globodera rostochiensis (yellow potato cystnematode), Globodera solanacearum, Globodera tabacum, Globodera virginiaand the non-migratory cyst-forming parasites Globodera spp.,Helicotylenchus digonicus, Helicotylenchus dihystera, Helicotylenchuserythrine, Helicotylenchus multicinctus, Helicotylenchus nannus,Helicotylenchus pseudorobustus and Helicotylenchus spp.,Hemicriconemoides, Hemicycliophora arenaria, Hemicycliophora nudata,Hemicycliophora parvana, Heterodera avenae, Heterodera cruciferae,Heterodera glycines (soya bean cyst nematode), Heterodera oryzae,Heterodera schachtii, Heterodera zeae and the non-migratory cyst-formingparasites Heterodera spp., Hirschmaniella gracilis, Hirschmaniellaoryzae, Hirschmaniella spinicaudata and the stem and leaf endoparasitesHirschmaniella spp., Hoplolaimus aegyptii, Hoplolaimus californicus,Hoplolaimus columbus, Hoplolaimus galeatus, Hoplolaimus indicus,Hoplolaimus magnistylus, Hoplolaimus pararobustus, Longidorus africanus,Longidorus breviannulatus, Longidorus elongatus, Longidoruslaevicapitatus, Longidorus vineacola and the ectoparasites Longidorusspp., Meloidogyne acronea, Meloidogyne africana, Meloidogyne arenaria,Meloidogyne arenaria thamesi, Meloidogyne artiella, Meloidogynechitwoodi, Meloidogyne coffeicola, Meloidogyne ethiopica, Meloidogyneexigua, Meloidogyne fallax, Meloidogyne graminicola, Meloidogynegraminis, Meloidogyne hapla, Meloidogyne incognita, Meloidogyneincognita acrita, Meloidogyne javanica, Meloidogyne kikuyensis,Meloidogyne minor, Meloidogyne naasi, Meloidogyne paranaensis,Meloidogyne thamesi and the non-migratory parasites Meloidogyne spp.,Meloinema spp., Nacobbus aberrans, Neotylenchus vigissi, Paraphelenchuspseudoparietinus, Paratrichodorus allius, Paratrichodorus lobatus,Paratrichodorus minor, Paratrichodorus nanus, Paratrichodorus porosus,Paratrichodorus teres and Paratrichodorus spp., Paratylenchus hamatus,Paratylenchus minutus, Paratylenchus projectus and Paratylenchus spp.,Pratylenchus agilis, Pratylenchus alleni, Pratylenchus andinus,Pratylenchus brachyurus, Pratylenchus cerealis, Pratylenchus coffeae,Pratylenchus crenatus, Pratylenchus delattrei, Pratylenchusgiibbicaudatus, Pratylenchus goodeyi, Pratylenchus hamatus, Pratylenchushexincisus, Pratylenchus loosi, Pratylenchus neglectus, Pratylenchuspenetrans, Pratylenchus pratensis, Pratylenchus scribneri, Pratylenchusteres, Pratylenchus thornei, Pratylenchus vulnus, Pratylenchus zeae andthe migratory endoparasites Pratylenchus spp., Pseudohalenchus minutus,Psilenchus magnidens, Psilenchus tumidus, Punctodera chalcoensis,Quinisulcius acutus, Radopholus citrophilus, Radopholus similis, themigratory endoparasites Radopholus spp., Rotylenchulus borealis,Rotylenchulus parvus, Rotylenchulus reniformis and Rotylenchulus spp.,Rotylenchus laurentinus, Rotylenchus macrodoratus, Rotylenchus robustus,Rotylenchus uniformis and Rotylenchus spp., Scutellonema brachyurum,Scutellonema bradys, Scutellonema clathricaudatum and the migratoryendoparasites Scutellonema spp., Subanguina radiciola, Tetylenchusnicotianae, Trichodorus cylindricus, Trichodorus minor, Trichodorusprimitivus, Trichodorus proximus, Trichodorus similis, Trichodorussparsus and the ectoparasites Trichodorus spp., Tylenchorhynchus agri,Tylenchorhynchus brassicae, Tylenchorhynchus clarus, Tylenchorhynchusclaytoni, Tylenchorhynchus digitatus, Tylenchorhynchus ebriensis,Tylenchorhynchus maximus, Tylenchorhynchus nudus, Tylenchorhynchusvulgaris and Tylenchorhynchus spp., Tylenchulus semipenetrans and thesemiparasites Tylenchulus spp., Xiphinema americanum, Xiphinemabrevicolle, Xiphinema dimorphicaudatum, Xiphinema index and theectoparasites Xiphinema spp.

Nematodes for the control of which the active compound combination orcomposition may be used include nematodes of the genus Meloidogyne suchas the Southern root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita), the Javaneseroot-knot nematode (Meloidogyne javanica), the Northern root-knotnematode (Meloidogyne hapla) and the peanut root-knot nematode(Meloidogyne arenaria); nematodes of the genus Ditylenchus such as thepotato rot nematode (Ditylenchus destructor) and stem and bulb eelworm(Ditylenchus dipsaci); nematodes of the genus Pratylenchus such as thecob root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus penetrans), the chrysanthemumroot-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus fallax), the coffee root nematode(Pratylenchus coffeae), the tea root nematode (Pratylenchus loosi) andthe walnut root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus vulnus); nematodes of thegenus Globodera such as the yellow potato cyst nematode (Globoderarostochiensis) and the white potato cyst nematode (Globodera pallida);nematodes of the genus Heterodera such as the soya bean cyst nematode(Heterodera glycines) and beet cyst eelworm (Heterodera schachtii);nematodes of the genus Aphelenchoides such as the rice white-tipnematode (Aphelenchoides besseyi), the chrysanthemum nematode(Aphelenchoides ritzemabosi) and the strawberry nematode (Aphelenchoidesfragariae); nematodes of the genus Aphelenchus such as the fungivorousnematode (Aphelenchus avenae); nematodes of the genus Radopholus, suchas the burrowing nematode (Radopholus similis); nematodes of the genusTylenchulus such as the citrus root nematode (Tylenchulussemipenetrans); nematodes of the genus Rotylenchulus such as thereniform nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis); tree-dwelling nematodessuch as the pine wood nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus) and the redring nematode (Bursaphelenchus cocophilus) and the like.

Preferably, the active compound combination is effective againstBrevipalpus phoenicis, Panonychus citri (=Metatetranychus citri),Panonychus ulmi (=Metatetranychus ulmi), Phyllocoptruta oleivora,Polyphagotarsonemus latus, Tetranychus urticae, Vasates lycopersici;Ceutorrhynchus spp., Meligethes aeneus, Anastrepha spp., Bactroceradorsalis, Dacus oleae, Delia radicum, Drosophila suzukii, Psila rosae,Rhagoletis spp., Rhagoletis completa, Acyrthosiphon pisum, Anthonomusrubi, Aonidiella aurantii, Aphis fabae, Aphis gossypii, Aphis pomi,Aphis spiraecola, Bemisia tabaci, Brevicoryne brassicae, Cacopsyllapyricola, Ceroplastes spp., Diaphorina citri, Dysaphis plantaginea,Empoasca spp., Eriosoma lanigerum, Halyomorpha halys, Hyalopterus pruni,Leptinotarsa decemlineata, Macrosiphum euphorbiae, Myzus cerasi, Myzuspersicae, Nasonovia ribisnigri, Planococcus citri, Psylla pyri,Quadraspidiotus perniciosus, Rhopalosiphum padi, Scaphoideus titanus,Sitobion avenae, Trialeurodes vaporariorum, Frankliniella occidentalis,Thrips palmi, Thrips tabaci; Meloidogyne incognita.

It is most preferred that the combination is active against at least oneplant pest selected from Aphis gossypii, Macrosiphum euphorbiae,Leptinotarsa decemlineata, Halyomorpha halys and Anthonomus rubi,preferably against at least two or at least three, most preferablyagainst all of the above.

In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method forreducing overall damage of plants and plant parts as well as losses inharvested fruits or vegetables caused by plant pests comprising the stepof simultaneously or sequentially applying one or more fatty acids orderivatives thereof as defined herein and at least one pesticidallyactive agent as defined herein to a plant or seed or a locus where saidplant or seed is intended to be grown.

In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method forincreasing crop yield and/or the quality of food commodities comprisingthe step of simultaneously or sequentially applying one or more fattyacids or derivatives thereof as defined herein and at least one furtheragent active against at least one plant pathogen and/or active in plantgrowth promotion biological control agent as defined herein to a plantor seed or a locus where said plant or seed is intended to be grown.

Said applying is preferably effected as a foliar or soil application oras a seed treatment as described elsewhere in more detail.

The method of the present invention includes the following applicationmethods, namely both of the one or more fatty acids or derivativesthereof and the at least one pesticidally active agent mentioned beforemay be formulated into a single, stable composition with anagriculturally acceptable shelf life (so called “solo-formulation”), orbeing combined before or at the time of use (so called“combined-formulations”).

Application

The compound combination of the invention can be applied as such, or forexample in the fonm of as ready-to-use solutions, emulsions, water- oroil-based suspensions, powders, wettable powders, pastes, solublepowders, dusts, soluble granules, granules for broadcasting,suspoemulsion concentrates, natural products impregnated with thecompound combination of the invention, synthetic substances impregnatedwith the compound combination of the invention, fertilizers ormicroencapsulations in polymeric substances.

Application is accomplished in a customary manner, for example bywatering, spraying, atomizing, broadcasting, dusting, foaming orspreading-on. It is also possible to deploy the compound combination ofthe invention by the ultra-low volume method, via a drip irrigationsystem or drench application, to apply it in-furrow or to inject it intothe soil stem or trunk. It is further possible to apply the compoundcombination of the invention by means of a wound seal, paint or otherwound dressing. The effective and plant-compatible amount of thecompound combination of the invention which is applied to the plants,plant parts, fruits, seeds or soil will depend on various factors, suchas the compound/composition employed, the subject of the treatment(plant, plant part, fruit, seed or soil), the type of treatment(dusting, spraying, seed dressing), the purpose of the treatment(curative and protective), the type of microorganisms, the developmentstage of the microorganisms, the sensitivity of the microorganisms, thecrop growth stage and the environmental conditions.

When the compound combination of the invention is used as a pesticide,the application rates can vary within a relatively wide range, dependingon the kind of application. For the treatment of plant parts, such asleaves, the application rate may range from 0.1 to 10 000 g/ha,preferably from 10 to 1000 g/ha, more preferably from 50 to 300 g/ha (inthe case of application by watering or dripping, it is even possible toreduce the application rate, especially when inert substrates such asrockwool or perlite are used). For the treatment of seeds, theapplication rate may range from 0.1 to 200 g per 100 kg of seeds,preferably from 1 to 150 g per 100 kg of seeds, more preferably from 2.5to 25 g per 100 kg of seeds, even more preferably from 2.5 to 12.5 g per100 kg of seeds. For the treatment of soil, the application rate mayrange from 0.1 to 10 000 g/ha, preferably from 1 to 5000 g/ha. Theoutlined application rates refer to the total application rates ofcompounds (A) and (B) present in the compound combination of the presentinvention.

These application rates are merely examples and are not intended tolimit the scope of the present invention.

The compound combination of the invention can be used in combinationwith models e.g. embedded in computer programs for site specific cropmanagement, satellite farming, precision farming or precisionagriculture. Such models support the site specific management ofagricultural sites with data from various sources such as soils,weather, crops (e.g. type, growth stage, plant health), weeds (e.g.type, growth stage), diseases, pests, nutrients, water, moisture,biomass, satellite data, yield etc. with the purpose to optimizeprofitability, sustainability and protection of the environment. Inparticular, such models can help to optimize agronomical decisions,control the precision of pesticide applications and record the workperformed.

As an example, the compound of the invention can be applied to a cropplant according to appropriate dose regime if a model models thedevelopment of a plant pest and calculates that a threshold has beenreached for which it is recommendable to apply the compound of theinvention to the crop plant.

Commercially available systems which include agronomic models are e.g.FieldScripts™ from The Climate Corporation, Xarvio™ from BASF, AGLogic™from John Deere, etc.

The compounds of the invention can also be used in combination withsmart spraying equipment such as e.g. spot spraying or precisionspraying equipment attached to or housed within a farm vehicle such as atractor, robot, helicopter, airplane, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suchas a drone, etc. Such an equipment usually includes input sensors (suchas e.g. a camera) and a processing unit configured to analyze the inputdata and configured to provide a decision based on the analysis of theinput data to apply the compound of the invention to the crop plants(respectively the weeds) in a specific and precise manner. The use ofsuch smart spraying equipment usually also requires positions systems(e.g. GPS receivers) to localize recorded data and to guide or tocontrol farm vehicles; geographic information systems (GIS) to representthe information on intelligible maps, and appropriate farm vehicles toperform the required farm action such as the spraying.

In an example, plant pests can be detected from imagery acquired by acamera. In an example, plant pests can be identified and/or classifiedbased on that imagery. Such identification and/classification can makeuse of image processing algorithms. Such image processing algorithms canutilize machine learning algorithms, such as trained neutral networks,decision trees and utilize artificial intelligence algorithms. In thismanner, the compounds described herein can be applied only where needed.

If not mentioned otherwise, the expression “combination” stands for thevarious combinations of the one or more fatty acid or derivative thereofand the at least one pesticidally active agent, and optionally at leastone fungicide, in a solo-formulation, in a single “ready-mix” form, in acombined spray mixture composed from solo-formulations, such as a“tank-mix”, and especially in a combined use of the single activeingredients when applied in a sequential manner, i.e. one after theother within a reasonably short period, such as a few hours or days,e.g. 2 hours to 7 days. The order of applying the composition accordingto the present invention is not essential for working the presentinvention. Accordingly, the term “combination” also encompasses thepresence of the one or more fatty acid or derivative thereof and the atleast one pesticidally active agent, and optionally at least onefungicide on or in a plant to be treated or its surrounding, habitat orstorage space, e.g. after simultaneously or consecutively applying theat least one biological control agent and the at least one insecticide,and optionally the at least one fungicide to a plant its surrounding,habitat or storage space.

If the one or more fatty acid or derivative thereof and the at least onepesticidally active agent, and optionally at least one fungicide areemployed or used in a sequential manner, it is preferred to treat theplants or plant parts (which includes seeds and plants emerging from theseed), harvested fruits and vegetables according to the followingmethod: Firstly applying the at least one pesticidally active agent andoptionally at least one fungicide on the plant or plant parts, andsecondly applying the one or more fatty acid or derivative thereof tothe same plant or plant parts. The time periods between the first andthe second application within a (crop) growing cycle may vary and dependon the effect to be achieved. For example, the first application is doneto prevent an infestation of the plant or plant parts with insects,mites and/or nematodes (this is particularly the case when treatingseeds) or to combat the infestation with insects, mites and/or nematodes(this is particularly the case when treating plants and plant parts) andthe second application is done to prevent or control the infestationwith insects, mites and/or nematodes. Control in this context means thatthe pesticidally active agent is not able to fully exterminate the pestsbut is able to keep the infestation on an acceptable level.

By following the before mentioned steps, a very low level of residues ofthe at least one specified insecticide, on the treated plant, plantparts, and the harvested fruits and vegetables can be achieved.

If not mentioned otherwise the treatment of plants or plant parts (whichincludes seeds and plants emerging from the seed), harvested fruits andvegetables with the composition according to the invention is carriedout directly or by action on their surroundings, habitat or storagespace using customary treatment methods, for example dipping, spraying,atomizing, irrigating, evaporating, dusting, fogging, broadcasting,foaming, painting, spreading-on, watering (drenching), drip irrigating.It is furthermore possible to apply the at least one biological controlagent, the at least one insecticide, and optionally the at least onefungicide as solo-formulation or combined-formulations by the ultra-lowvolume method, or to inject the composition according to the presentinvention as a composition or as sole-formulations into the soil(in-furrow).

The invention furthermore relates to a kit-of-parts comprising abiological control agent selected from the group consisting of one ormore fatty acids or derivatives thereof as defined herein and at leastone further agent active against at least one plant pathogen and/oractive in plant growth promotion as defined herein in a spatiallyseparated arrangement

The following examples illustrate the invention in a non-limitingfashion.

The advanced pesticidal activity of the active compound combinationsaccording to the invention is evident from the example below. While theindividual active compounds exhibit weaknesses with regard to thepesticidal activity, the combinations have an activity which exceeds asimple addition of activities.

A synergistic effect of pesticides is always present when the pesticidalactivity of the active compound combinations exceeds the total of theactivities of the active compounds when applied individually. Theexpected activity for a given combination of two active compounds can becalculated as follows (cf. Colby, S.R., “Calculating Synergistic andAntagonistic Responses of Herbicide Combinations”, Weeds 1967, 15,20-22):

If

X is the efficacy when active compound A is applied at an applicationrate of m ppm (or g/ha),

Y is the efficacy when active compound B is applied at an applicationrate of n ppm (or g/ha),

E is the efficacy when the active compounds A and B are applied atapplication rates of m and n ppm (or g/ha), respectively, and

then

$E = {X + Y - \frac{X \cdot Y}{100}}$

The degree of efficacy, expressed in % is denoted. 0% means an efficacywhich corresponds to that of the control while an efficacy of 100% meansthat no pest is observed.

If the actual pesticidal activity exceeds the calculated value, then theactivity of the combination is superadditive, i.e. a synergistic effectexists. In this case, the efficacy which was actually observed must begreater than the value for the expected efficacy (E) calculated from theabovementioned formula.

A further way of demonstrating a synergistic effect is the method ofTammes (cf. “Isoboles, a graphic representation of synergism inpesticides” in Neth. J. Plant Path., 1964, 70, 73-80).

The invention is illustrated by the following examples. However theinvention is not limited to the examples.

EXAMPLE 1: PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACID DERIVATIVE

A salt derivative of fatty acids can be prepared by the followingmethod. The derivative is obtained by mixing in a reactor a selection offatty acids (C14-C18) derived from olive oil following oil hydrolysiswhereby the glycerine is separated from the fatty acids and the fattyacids are subjected to fractional distillation in order to achieve therequired specification. The fatty acids are made to react in atemperature controlled blending vessel with such quantity of potassiumhydroxide and water for the production of the liquid fatty acid saltuntil solubilization of the components occurs and a liquid is producedthat will readily form a true solution when diluted in water at therecommended rates of application for use in the field.

EXAMPLE 2: EFFICACY OF A COMBINATION OF FATTY ACID POTASSIUM SALT ANDFLUPYRADIFURONE IN FIELD TRIALS

In 2020 an open field trial in potato was conducted in order to comparethe efficacy of Flupyradifurone (Flupyradifurone SL200), fatty acidpotassium salt (FLiPPER®), as well as both formulations applied in tankmix against Colorado Potato Beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata).

One foliar application was conducted at crop growth stage BBCH 69according to the following treatment scheme:

TABLE 1 treatment scheme Dose Rate Water Treatment Formulations (rateper ha) Volume 1 Flupyradifurone 500 mL/ha 400 L/ha SL200 (100 g/ha) 2FLiPPER ® 1% V/V (1919.2 g/ha) 400 L/ha 3 Flupyradifurone 500 mL/ha + 1%V/V 400 L/ha SL200 + (100 g/ha + FLiPPER ® 1919.2 g/ha) 4Flupyradifurone 500 mL/ha + 0.5% V/V 400 L/ha SL200 + (100 g/ha + 959.6g/ha) FLiPPER ®

In order to evaluate the efficacy, the number of living larvae wereassessed 1 day after the application (1 DAA). The efficacy wascalculated according to Henderson-Tilton, results are displayed in table2 below.

TABLE 2 Results Efficacy observed H-T [%] Efficacy TreatmentFormulations Dose Rate 1 DAA calculated 1 Flupyradifurone SL200 500mL/ha 69.6 2 FLiPPER ® 1% v/v 69.1 3 Flupyradifurone 500 mL/ha + 95.090.6 SL200 + FLiPPER ®; 1% V/V 1:19.2 4 Flupyradifurone 500 mL/ha + 92.6SL200 + FLiPPER ®; 0.5% V/V 1:9.6

Conclusion: The combination of fatty acid potassium salt withFlupyradifurone in tank-mix provides synergistic activity againstLeptinotarsa decemlineata in potato, compared to Flupyradifurone orfatty acid potassium salt applied on its own. Activity was increased ascompared to the calculated value, even when the dose rate of fatty acidpotassium salt in the tank-mix was reduced from 1 to 0.5% V/V.

EXAMPLE 3: EFFICACY OF A COMBINATION OF FATTY ACID POTASSIUM SALT ANDVARIOUS INSECTICIDES IN FIELD TRIAL

In 2020 an open field trial in peach was conducted in Italy, in order tocompare the efficacy of Acetamiprid (Acetamiprid SL50), Flupyradifurone(Flupyradifurone SL200), fatty acid potassium salt (FLiPPER®), as wellas tank mixes of each of the chemical products with FLiPPER® againstBrown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys). One foliar applicationwas conducted at crop growth stage BBCH 77 at a canopy height (CH) of 2m according to the following treatment scheme:

TABLE 3 treatment scheme Dose Rate Treatment Formulations (rate per ha)Water Volume 1 Acetamiprid SL50 1500 mL/ha 500 L/ha/m CH (75 g/ha) 2Flupyradifurone 300 mL/ha/m CH, 500 L/ha/m CH SL200 (120 g/ha) 3FLiPPER ® 1% V/V 500 L/ha/m CH (4798 g/ha) 4 Acetamiprid SL50 + 1500mL/ha + 1% V/V 500 L/ha/m CH FLiPPER ® (75 g/ha + 4798 g/ha) 5Flupyradifurone 300 mL/ha/m CH + 500 L/ha/m CH SL200 + 1% V/V FLiPPER ®(120 g/ha + 4798 g/ha)

In order to evaluate the efficacy, the number of dead larvae wereassessed 1 and 5 days after the application (1 & 5 DAA). The efficacy isgiven as number of dead larvae per plot in table 4 below.

TABLE 4 Results Efficacy [no. dead larvae/plot] Treatment FormulationsDose Rate 1 DAA 5 DAA 1 Acetamiprid SL50 1500 mL/ha 13.8 26.5 2Flupyradifurone SL200 300 mL/ha/m CH 13.2 24.8 3 FLiPPER ® 1% V/V 13.823.8 4 Acetamiprid SL50 + 1500 mL/ha + 51.3 29.8 FLiPPER ®; 1:64 1% V/V5 Flupyradifurone 300 mL/ha/m 40.0 37.3 SL200 + FLiPPER ®; CH + 1% V/V1:40

Conclusion: The combination of fatty acid potassium salt (FLiPPER®) withFlupyradifurone (Flupyradifurone SL200) or Acetamiprid (AcetamipridSL50) in tank-mix provides increased activity against Halyomorpha halysin peach tree, compared to the respective formulations applied on theirown.

EXAMPLE 4: EFFICACY OF A COMBINATION OF FATTY ACID POTASSIUM SALT ANDDELTAMETHRIN

In 2017 one trial in strawberry was conducted in the Netherlands, inorder to compare the efficacy of Deltamethrin EC25, FLiPPER®, as well asboth formulations applied in tank mix against Anthonomus rubi. Twofoliar applications were conducted at an interval of 5 days at cropgrowth stage BBCH 89 according to the following treatment scheme:

TABLE 5 treatment scheme Dose Rate Water Treatment Formulations (rateper ha) Volume 1 Deltamethrin 120 mL/ha 400 L/ha EC25 (3 g/ha) 2FLiPPER ® 1% V/V 400 L/ha (1919.2 g/ha) 3 Deltamethrin 120 mL/ha + 1%400 L/ha EC25 + V/V (3 g/ha + FLiPPER ® 1919.2 g/ha)

In order to evaluate the efficacy, the number of living insects wereassessed 4 days after the 2nd application (4 DAB). The efficacy wascalculated according to ABBOTT, results are displayed in table 6 below.

TABLE 6 Results Efficacy observed ABBOTT [%] Efficacy TreatmentFormulations Dose Rate 4 DAB calculated 1 Deltamethrin 120 mL/ha 47.7EC25 2 FLiPPER ® 1% v/v 33.8 3 Deltamethrin 120 mL/ha + 66.2 63.4 EC25 +1% V/V FLiPPER ®; 1:640

Conclusion: The combination of fatty acid potassium salt (FLiPPER®) withDeltamethrin (Deltamethrin EC25) in tank-mix provided increased activityagainst Anthonomus rubi in strawberry, compared to the respectiveformulations applied on their own.

EXAMPLE 5: EFFICACY OF A COMBINATION OF FATTY ACID POTASSIUM SALT ANDTHIACLOPRID OR DELTAMETHRIN

A trial in strawberry was conducted in the Netherlands, in order tocompare the efficacy of thiacloprid (Thiacloprid SC480), deltamethrin(Deltamethrin EW15), fatty acid potassium salt (FLiPPER®), as well astank mixes of each of the chemical products with said fatty acidpotassium salt against Anthonomus rubi. Two foliar applications wereconducted at an interval of 6 days at crop growth stage BBCH 59/60according to the following treatment scheme:

TABLE 7 Treatment scheme Dose Rate Water Treatment Formulations (rateper ha) Volume 1 FLiPPER ® 1% V/V 400 L/ha (1919.2 g/ha) 2 ThiaclopridSC480 0.25 L/ha 400 L/ha (120 g/ha) 3 Deltamethrin EW15 0.5 L/ha 400L/ha (7.5 g/ha) 4 Thiacloprid SC480 + 0.25 L/ha + 1% V/V 400 L/haFLiPPER ® (120 g/ha + 1919.2 g/ha) 5 Deltamethrin EW 0.5 L/ha + 1% V/V400 L/ha 15 + FLiPPER ® (7.5 g/ha + 1919.2 g/ha)

In order to evaluate the efficacy, the number of blossoms damaged by thepest were assessed 6 days after the 2nd application (6 DAB). Theefficacy was calculated according to ABBOTT, results are displayed intable 8 below.

TABLE 8 Results Efficacy ABBOTT [%] Treatment Formulations Dose Rate 6DAB 1 FLiPPER ® 1% V/V 34.7% 2 Thiacloprid SC480 0.25 L/ha 31.9% 3Deltamethrin EW15  0.5 L/ha 37.7% 4 Thiacloprid SC480 + 0.25 L/ha +50.2% FLiPPER ®; 1:16 1% V/V 5 Deltamethrin EW 15 + 0.5 L/ha + 47.9%FLiPPER ®; 1:256 1% V/V

Conclusion: The combination of fatty acid potassium salt (FLiPPER®) withdeltamethrin (Deltamethrin EW15) or thiacloprid (Thiacloprid SC480) intank-mix provided increased protection against blossom damage caused byAnthonomus rubi, compared to the solo-treatments.

1. An active compound combination comprising (a) one or more fatty acidsor derivatives thereof selected from unsaturated and saturated C12-24fatty acids, salts thereof, esters thereof or mixtures of any of theforegoing; and (b) at least one further pesticidally active agent. 2.The active compound combination according to claim 1, wherein said oneor more fatty acids or derivatives thereof are selected from unsaturatedand saturated C₁₄₋₂₀ fatty acids, salts thereof, esters thereof ormixtures of any of the foregoing.
 3. The active compound combinationaccording to claim 1, wherein the one or more fatty acids or derivativesthereof comprises two or more fatty acids selected from C16:0 fattyacids, C16:1 fatty acids, C18:0 fatty acid, C18:1 fatty acids, C18:2fatty acids, and C18:3 fatty acids, or salts thereof.
 4. The activecompound combination according to claim 1, wherein the one or more fattyacids or derivatives thereof comprises oleic acid or a salt thereof. 5.The active compound combination according to claim 1, wherein the one ormore fatty acids or derivatives thereof comprise one or more metal saltsof fatty acids, which one or more metal salts of fatty acids areobtainable by a process comprising (a) Providing a vegetable oil,preferably olive oil; (b) Hydrolyzing triglycerides in the vegetableoil; (c) Extracting fatty acids from the hydrolyzed vegetable oil; and(d) Forming the metal salts of the extracted fatty acids.
 6. The activecompound combination according to claim 1, wherein the fatty acidderivatives are alkali metal salts of fatty acids, preferably potassiumsalts of fatty acids.
 7. The active compound combination according toclaim 1, wherein said fatty acid derivatives are salts of lithium,sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, aluminum, copper iron or zinc ora mixture thereof.
 8. The active compound combination according to claim1, wherein component a) is a potassium salt of one or more fatty acid.9. The active compound combination according to claim 1, wherein thepesticidally active agent is selected from the group consisting of (1)Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors, (2) GABA-gated chloride channelblockers, (3) Sodium channel modulators, (4) Nicotinic acetylcholinereceptor (nAChR) competitive modulators, (5) Nicotinic acetylcholinereceptor (nAChR) allosteric modulators, (6) Glutamate-gated chloridechannel (GluCl) allosteric modulators, (7) Juvenile hormone mimics, (8)Miscellaneous non-specific (multi-site) inhibitors, (9) Chordotonalorgan TRPV channel modulators, (10) Mite growth inhibitors, (11)Microbial disruptors of the insect gut membrane, (12) Inhibitors ofmitochondrial ATP synthase, (13) Uncouplers of oxidative phosphorylationvia disruption of the proton gradient, (14) Nicotinic acetylcholinereceptor channel blockers, (15) Inhibitors of chitin biosynthesis, type0, (16) Inhibitors of chitin biosynthesis, type 1, (17) Moultingdisruptors, (18) Ecdysone receptor agonists, (19) Octopamine receptoragonists, (20) Mitochondrial complex III electron transport inhibitors,(21) Mitochondrial complex I electron transport inhibitors, (22)Voltage-dependent sodium channel blockers, (23) Inhibitors of acetyl CoAcarboxylase, (24) Mitochondrial complex IV electron transportinhibitors, (25) Mitochondrial complex II electron transport inhibitors,(26) Ryanodine receptor modulators, (27) Chordotonal organ modulators,and (28) further active compounds.
 10. The active compound combinationaccording to claim 1, wherein said pesticidally active agent is selectedfrom the group consisting of (1) Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitorswhich are carbamates selected from alanycarb, aldicarb, bendiocarb,benfuracarb, butocarboxim, butoxycarboxim, carbaryl, carbofuran,carbosulfan, ethiofencarb, fenobucarb, formetanate, furathiocarb,isoprocarb, methiocarb, methomyl, metolcarb, oxamyl, pirimicarb,propoxur, thiodicarb, thiofanox, triazamate, trimethacarb, XMC andxylylcarb, or organophosphates selected from acephate, azamethiphos,azinphos-ethyl, azinphos-methyl, cadusafos, chlorethoxyfos,chlorfenvinphos, chlormephos, chlorpyrifos-methyl, coumaphos, cyanophos,demeton-S-methyl, diazinon, dichlorvos/DDVP, dicrotophos, dimethoate,dimethylvinphos, disulfoton, EPN, ethion, ethoprophos, famphur,fenamiphos, fenitrothion, fenthion, fosthiazate, heptenophos, imicyafos,isofenphos, isopropyl O-(methoxyaminothiophosphoryl) salicylate,isoxathion, malathion, mecarbam, methamidophos, methidathion, mevinphos,monocrotophos, naled, omethoate, oxydemeton-methyl, parathion-methyl,phenthoate, phorate, phosalone, phosmet, phosphamidon, phoxim,pirimiphos-methyl, profenofos, propetamphos, prothiofos, pyraclofos,pyridaphenthion, quinalphos, sulfotep, tebupirimfos, temephos, terbufos,tetrachlorvinphos, thiometon, triazophos, triclorfon and vamidothion;(2) GAB A-gated chloride channel blockers which arecyclodiene-organochlorines selected from chlordane and endosulfan, orphenylpyrazoles (fiproles) selected from ethiprole and fipronil; (3)Sodium channel modulators which are pyrethroids selected fromacrinathrin, allethrin, d-cis-trans allethrin, d-trans allethrin,bifenthrin, bioallethrin, bioallethrin s-cyclopentenyl isomer,bioresmethrin, cycloprothrin, cyfluthrin, beta-cyfluthrin, cyhalothrin,lambda-cyhalothrin, gamma-cyhalothrin, cypermethrin, alpha-cypermethrin,beta-cypermethrin, theta-cypermethrin, zeta-cypermethrin, cyphenothrin[(1R)-trans-isomer], deltamethrin, empenthrin [(EZ)-(1R)-isomer],esfenvalerate, etofenprox, fenpropathrin, fenvalerate, flucythrinate,flumethrin, tau-fluvalinate, halfenprox, imiprothrin, kadethrin,momfluorothrin, permethrin, phenothrin [(1R)-trans-isomer], prallethrin,pyrethrins (pyrethrum), resmethrin, silafluofen, tefluthrin,tetramethrin, tetramethrin [(1R)-isomer)], tralomethrin andtransfluthrin, or DDT or methoxychlor; (4) Nicotinic acetylcholinereceptor (nAChR) competitive modulators which are neonicotinoidsselected from acetamiprid, clothianidin, dinotefuran, imidacloprid,nitenpyram, thiacloprid and thiamethoxam, or nicotine, or sulfoximinesselected from sulfoxaflor, or butenolids selected from flupyradifurone,or mesoionics selected from triflumezopyrim; (5) Nicotinic acetylcholinereceptor (nAChR) allosteric modulators which are spinosyns selected fromspinetoram and Spinosad; (6) Glutamate-gated chloride channel (GluCl)allosteric modulators which are avermectins/milbemycins selected fromabamectin, emamectin benzoate, lepimectin and milbemectin; (7) Juvenilehormone mimics which are juvenile hormone analogues selected fromhydroprene, kinoprene and methoprene, or fenoxycarb or pyriproxyfen; (8)Miscellaneous non-specific (multi-site) inhibitors which are alkylhalides selected from methyl bromide, or chloropicrine or sulphurylfluoride or borax or tartar emetic or methyl isocyanate generatorsselected from diazomet and metam; (9) Chordotonal organ TRPV channelmodulators selected from pymetrozine and pyrifluquinazone; (10) Mitegrowth inhibitors selected from clofentezine, hexythiazox, diflovidazinand etoxazole; (11) Microbial disruptors of the insect gut membraneselected from Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis, Bacillussphaericus, Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies aizawai, Bacillusthuringiensis subspecies kurstaki, Bacillus thuringiensis subspeciestenebrionis, and pesticidally active proteins; (12) Inhibitors ofmitochondrial ATP synthase which are ATP disruptors selected fromdiafenthiuron, or organotin compounds selected from azocyclotin,cyhexatin and fenbutatin oxide, or propargite or tetradifon; (13)Uncouplers of oxidative phosphorylation via disruption of the protongradient selected from chlorfenapyr, DNOC and sulfluramid; (14)Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor channel blockers selected frombensultap, cartap hydrochloride, thiocylam and thiosultap-sodium; (15)Inhibitors of chitin biosynthesis, type 0, selected from bistrifluron,chlorfluazuron, diflubenzuron, flucycloxuron, flufenoxuron,hexaflumuron, lufenuron, novaluron, noviflumuron, teflubenzuron andtriflumuron; (16) Inhibitors of chitin biosynthesis, type 1 selectedfrom buprofezin; (17) Moulting disruptor (in particular for Diptera,i.e. dipterans) selected from cyromazine; (18) Ecdysone receptoragonists selected from chromafenozide, halofenozide, methoxyfenozide andtebufenozide; (19) Octopamine receptor agonists selected from amitraz;(20) Mitochondrial complex III electron transport inhibitors selectedfrom hydramethylnone, acequinocyl and fluacrypyrim; (21) Mitochondrialcomplex I electron transport inhibitors which are METI acaricidesselected from fenazaquin, fenpyroximate, pyrimidifen, pyridaben,tebufenpyrad and tolfenpyrad, or rotenone (Derris); (22)Voltage-dependent sodium channel blockers selected from indoxacarb andmetaflumizone; (23) Inhibitors of acetyl CoA carboxylase, preferablytetronic and tetramic acid derivatives selected from spirodiclofen,spiromesifen and spirotetramat; (24) Mitochondrial complex IV electrontransport inhibitors which are phosphines selected from aluminiumphosphide, calcium phosphide, phosphine and zinc phosphide, or cyanidesselected from calcium cyanide, potassium cyanide and sodium cyanide;(25) Mitochondrial complex II electron transport inhibitors which arebeta-ketonitrile derivatives selected from cyenopyrafen andcyflumetofen, or carboxanilides selected from pyflubumide; (26)Ryanodine receptor modulators which are diamides selected fromchlorantraniliprole, cyantraniliprole and flubendiamide; (27)Chordotonal organ Modulators (with undefined target site) selected fromflonicamid; (28) further active compounds selected from Acynonapyr,Afidopyropen, Afoxolaner, Azadirachtin, Benclothiaz, Benzoximate,Benzpyrimoxan, Bifenazate, Broflanilide, Bromopropylate, Chinomethionat,Chloroprallethrin, Cryolite, Cyclaniliprole, Cycloxaprid, Cyhalodiamide,Dicloromezotiaz, Dicofol, Dimpropyridaz, epsilon-Metofluthrin,epsilon-Momfluthrin, Flometoquin, Fluazaindolizine, Fluensulfone,Flufenerim, Flufenoxystrobin, Flufiprole, Fluhexafon, Fluopyram,Flupyrimin, Fluralaner, Fluxametamide, Fufenozide, Guadipyr,Heptafluthrin, Imidaclothiz, Iprodione, Isocycloseram, kappa-Bifenthrin,kappa-Tefluthrin, Lotilaner, Meperfluthrin, Oxazosulfyl, Paichongding,Pyridalyl, Pyrifluquinazon, Pyriminostrobin, Spirobudiclofen,Spiropidion, Tetramethylfluthrin, Tetraniliprole,Tetrachlorantraniliprole, Tigolaner, Tioxazafen, Thiofluoximateiodomethane; Bacillus firmus, in particular strainI-1582,1-12-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)sulphinyl]phenyl}-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-5- amine,{1′-R2E)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)prop-2-en-1-yl]-5-fluorospiro[indol-3,4′-piperidin]-1(2H)-yl}(2-chloropyridin-4-yl)methanone,2-chloro-N-12-11-1(2E)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)prop-2-en-1-yl]piperidin-4-yl}-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]isonicotinamide,3-(4-chloro-2,6-dimethylphenyl)-4-hydroxy-8-methoxy-1,8-diazaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-2-one,3-(4-chloro-2,6-dimethylphenyl)-8-methoxy-2-oxo-1,8-diazaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-4-ylethyl carbonate,4-(but-2-yn-1-yloxy)-6-(3,5-dimethylpiperidin-1-yl)-5-fluoropyrimidine,PF1364 (known from JP2010/018586),(3E)-341-[(6-chloro-3-pyridyl)methyl]-2-pyridylidene]-1,1,1-trifluoro-propan-2-one,N-[3-(benzylcarbamoyl)-4-chlorophenyl]-1-methyl-3-(pentafluoroethyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide,5-bromo-4-chloro-N-[4-chloro-2-methyl-6-(methylcarbamoyl)phenyl]-2-(3-chloro-2-pyridyl)pyrazole-3-carboxamide,4-[5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-3-isoxazolyl]-2-methyl-N-(cis-1-oxido-3-thietanyl)-benzamide,4-[5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-3-isoxazolyl]-2-methyl-N-(trans-1-oxido-3-thietanyl)-benzamideand4-[(5S)-5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-3-isoxazolyl]-2-methyl-N-(cis-1-oxido-3-thietanyl)benzamide,N-[3-chloro-1-(3-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]-N-ethyl-3-[(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl]-propanamide,(+)-N-[3-chloro-1-(3-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]-N-ethyl-3-[(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl]-propanamideand(−)-N-[3-chloro-1-(3-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]-N-ethyl-3-[(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl]-propanamide,5-[[(2E)-3-chloro-2-propen-1-yl]amino]-1-[2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-4-[(trifluoromethyl) sulfinyl]-1H-pyrazole-3-carbonitrile,3-bromo-N-[4-chloro-2-methyl-6-[(methylamino)thioxomethyl]phenyl]-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide;N-[4-chloro-2-[[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]carbonyl]-6-methylphenyl]-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-3-(fluoromethoxy)-1H-Pyrazole-5-carboxamide,N-[2-(5-amino-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-4-chloro-6-methylphenyl]-3-bromo-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide,4-[3-[2,6-dichloro-4-[(3,3-dichloro-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]phenoxy]propoxy]-2-methoxy-6-(trifluoromethyl)-pyrimidine;(2E)-and2(Z)-2-[2-(4-cyanophenyl)-1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethylidene]-N-[4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]-hydrazinecarboxamide;3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethyl-4-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)phenyl-cyclopropanecarboxylicacid ester; (4aS)-7-chloro-2,5-dihydro-2-[[(methoxycarbonyl) [4-[(trifluoromethyl)thio]phenyl]amino]carbonyl]-indeno[1,2-e][1,3,4]oxadiazine-4a(3H)-carboxylicacid methyl ester; 6-deoxy-3-O-ethyl-2,4-di-O-methyl-, 1-[N-[4-[1-[4-(1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethoxy)phenyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl]phenyl]carbamate]-α-L-mannopyranose;8-(2-cyclopropylmethoxy-4-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-3-(6-trifluoromethyl-pyridazin-3-yl)-3-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane,(8-anti)-8-(2-cyclopropylmethoxy-4-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-3-(6-trifluoromethyl-pyridazin-3-yl)-3-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane, (8-syn)-8-(2-cyclopropylmethoxy-4-trifluoromethyl-phenoxy)-3-(6-trifluoromethyl-pyridazin-3-yl)-3-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane,N-[3-chloro-1-(3-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]-N-ethyl-3-[(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)thio]-propanamideandN-}4-(aminothioxomethyl)-2-methyl-6-[(methylamino)carbonyl]phenyl]-3-bromo-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide,5-(1,3-dioxan-2-yl)-4-}}4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methoxy]-pyrimidine,3-(4-chloro-2,6-dimethylphenyl)-8-methoxy-1-methyl-1,8-diazaspiro}4.5]decane-2,4-dione,3-(4-chloro-2,6-dimethylphenyl)-8-methoxy-1-methyl-2-oxo-1,8-diazaspiro}4.5]dec-3-en-4-yl-carbonicacid ethyl ester, 4-R5S)-5-(3,5-Dichloro-4-fluorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-3-isoxazolyl]-N-[(4R)-2-ethyl-3-oxo-4-isoxazolidinyl]-2-methyl-benzamide,11-(4-chloro-2,6-dimethylphenyl)-12-hydroxy-1,4-dioxa-9-azadispiro}4.2.4.2]tetradec-11-en-10-one,2-({2-fluoro-4-methyl-5-RR)-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)sulfinyl]phenyl}imino)-3-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1,3-thiazolidin-4-one,1,4-dimethyl-2-}2-(pyridin-3-yl)-2H-indazol-5-yl]-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dioneand a terpene blend comprising as active ingredients substantially pureα-terpinene, substantially pure p-cymene and substantially pure limonenein a relative ratio of about 35-45:12-20:10-15.
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Theactive compound combination according to claim 1, wherein thepesticidally active agent is a biological control agent selected fromthe group consisting of (C1) bacteria selected from the group consistingof Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai, in particular strain ABTS-1857; Bacillus mycoides, isolate J; Bacillus sphaericus, inparticular Serotype H5a5b strain 2362 (strain ABTS-1743); Bacillusthuringiensis subsp. kurstaki strain BMP 123, IL; Bacillus thuringiensissubsp. aizawai, in particular strain H-7; Bacillus thuringiensis subsp.kurstaki strain HD-1; Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis strain BMP 144;Burkholderia spp., in particular Burkholderia rinojensis strain A396;Chromobacterium subtsugae, in particular strain PRAA4-1T; Paenibacilluspopilliae; Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis (serotype H-14)strain AM65-52; Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki strain EVB-113-19;Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. tenebrionis strain NB 176; Bacillusthuringiensis var. japonensis strain Buibui; Bacillus thuringiensissubsp. kurstaki strain ABTS 351; Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstakistrain PB 54; Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki strain SA 11;Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki SA 12; Bacillus thuringiensissubsp. kurstaki strain EG 2348; Bacillus thuringiensis var. Colmeri;Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai strain GC-91; Serratiaentomophila; Serratia marcescens, in particular strain SRM; andWolbachia pipientis ZAP strain; (C2) fungi selected from the groupconsisting of C2.1 Muscodor albus strain QST 20799 (Accession No. NRRL30547); C2.2 Muscodor roseus strain A3-5 (Accession No. NRRL 30548);C2.3 Beauveria bassiana strain ATCC 74040, strain GHA, strain ATP02(Accession No. DSM 24665); strain PPRI 5339; strain PPRI 7315, strainR444, strains IL197, IL12, IL236, IL10, IL131, IL116, strain Bv025;strain BaGPK; strain ICPE 279, strain CG 716; C2.4 Hirsutellacitriformis; C2.5 Hirsutella thompsonii; C2.6 Lecanicillium lecaniistrain KV01, strain DA0M198499 or strain DA0M216596; C2.9 Lecanicilliummuscarium, in particular strain VE 6/CABI(=IMI)268317/CBS102071/ARSEF5128; C2.10 Metarhizium anisopliae var acridum,e.g. ARSEF324 from GreenGuard by Becker Underwood, US or isolate IMI330189 (ARSEF7486); C2.11 Metarhizium brunneum, e.g. strain Cb 15; C2.12Metarhizium anisopliae, e.g. strain ESALQ 1037, strain E-9, strainM206077, strain C4-B (NRRL 30905), strain ESC1, strain 15013-1 (NRRL67073), strain 3213-1 (NRRL 67074), strain C20091, strain C20092, strainF52 (DSM3884/ATCC 90448; or strain ICIPE 78; C2.15 Metarhizium robertsii23013-3 (NRRL 67075); C2.13 Nomuraea rileyi; C2.14 Isaria furnosorosea,in particular strains Apopka 97, Fe9901, ARSEF 3581, ARSEF 3302, ARSEF2679, IfB01, ESALQ1296, ESALQ1364, ESALQ1409, CG1228, KCH J2, HIB-19,HIB-23, HIB-29, HIB-30, CHE-CNRCB 304, EH-511/3, CHE-CNRCB 303,CHE-CNRCB 305, CHE-CNRCB 307, EH-506/3, EH-503/3, EH-520/3, PFCAM, MBP,PSMB1, RCEF3304, PF01-N10 (CCTCC No. M207088), CCM 8367, SFP-198, K3,CLO 55, IfTS01, IfTS02, IfTS07, P1, If-02, If-2.3, If-03, Ifr AsC,PC-013, P43A, PCC, Pf04, Pf59, Pf109, FG340, Pfrl, Pfr8, Pfr9, Pfr10,Pfr11, Pfr12, Ifr531, IF-1106, 19602, 17284, 103011, CNRCB1,SCAU-IFCF01, PF01-N4, Pfr-612, Pf-Tim, Pf-Tiz, Pf-Hal, Pf-Tic; C2.15Aschersonia aleyrodis; C2.16 Beauveria brongniartii; C2.17 Conidiobolusobscurus; C2.18 Entomophthora virulenta; C2.19 Lagenidium giganteum;C2.20 Metarhizium flavoviride; C2.21 Mucor haemelis; C2.22 Pandoradelphacis; C2.23 Sporothrix insectorum; and C2.24 Zoophtora radicans and(C3) baculoviruses selected from (C3.1) Adoxophyes honmainucleopolyhedrovirus (AdhoNPV), e.g. isolate ADN001; (C3.2) Agrotisipsilon multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (AgipNPV), e.g. isolate fromIllinois; (C3.3) Anticarsia gemmatalis(Woolly pyrol moth) multiplenucleopolyhedrovirus (AgMNPV) (e.g., products Baculo-soja from Nova EraBiotecnologia Agricola; Baculovirus Nitral from Nitral Urbana;Coopervirus SC from COODETEC), e.g. isolate 2D; (C3.4) Autographacalifornica(Alfalfa Looper) multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (AcMNPV)(e.g., product VPN-ULTRA from Agricola El Sol, Loopex from AndermattBiocontrol, Lepigen from AgBiTech), e.g. isolate C6; (C3.5) Galleriamellonella multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (GmMNPV); (C3.6) Plutellaxylostella multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus, e.g. isolate CL3; (C3.7)Spodoptera exempta multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (SpexNPV); (C3.8)Trichoplusia ni multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (TnMNPV); (C3.9) Bombyxmori (silkworm) nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV), e.g. isolate T3; (C3.10)Bombyx mandarina nucleopolyhedrovirus (BomaNPV), e.g. isolate 51;(C3.11) Buzura suppressaria nucleopolyhedrovirus (BuzuNPV), e.g.,isolate S13; (C3.12) Choristoneura fumiferana DEF multiplenucleopolyhedrovirus (CfDefNPV); (C3.13) Choristoneura fumiferanamultiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (CfMNPV), e.g., isolate from Ireland;(C3.14) Choristoneura rosaceana nucleopolyhedrovirus (ChroNPV); (C3.15)Ecotropis obliqua nucleopolyhedrovirus (EcobNPV), e.g. isolate A1;(C3.16) Epiphyas postvittana nucleopolyhedrovirus (EppoNPV); (C3.17)Heliocoverpa armigera (cotton bollworm) nucleopolyhedrovirus (Hear-NPV))(e.g., VIVUS® MAX and Armigen from AgBiTech, Helicovex from AndermattBiocontrol, Keyun HaNPV), such as isolate C1 (HearNPV-C1), isolate NNG1(HearNPV-NNG1), isolate G4 (HearNPV-G4; (C3.18) Helicoverpa zea singlenucleopolyhedrovirus (HzSNPV) (e.g., Gemstar from Certis USA, Diplomatafrom Koppert); (C3.19) Lymantria dispar (gypsy moth) multiplenucleopolyhedrovirus (LdMNPV) (e.g., Lymantria dispar from AndermattBiocontrol, Gypcheck developed by the US Forestry Service); (C3.20)Mamestra brassicae multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (MbMNPV), e.g., isolatefrom Oxford; (C3.21) Mamestra configurata nucleopolyhedrovirus A(MacoNPV-A), e.g. isolate 90/2 or isolate 90/4; (C3.22) Mamestraconfigurata nucleopolyhedrovirus B (MacoNPV-B), e.g. isolate 96B;(C3.23) Orgyia pseudotsugata (Douglas-fir tussock moth) multiplenucleopolyhedrovirus (OpMNPV) (e.g., Virtuss); (C3.24) Spodoptera exigua(beet armyworm) multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (SeMNPV) (e.g., Spexitfrom Andermatt Biocontrol, Spod-X LC from Certis USA, Keyun SeNPV),e.g., isolate from the US; (C3.25) Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm)multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (SfMNPV) (e.g., Fawligen from AgBiTech),e.g. isolate 3AP2 or isolate 6NR; (C3.26) Spodoptera littoralis (Africancotton leafworm) nucleopolyhedrovirus (SpliNPV) (e.g., Littovir fromAndermatt Biocontrol), e.g. isolate M2; (C3.27) Spodoptera litura(oriental leafworm moth) nucleopolyhedrovirus (SpltNPV) (e.g., KeyunSpltNPV), e.g. isolate G2; (C3.28) Thysanoplusia orichalceanucleopolyhedrovirus (ThorNPV), e.g. isolate A28; (C3.29) Trichoplusiani single nucleopolyhedrovirus (TnSNPV); (C3.30) Wiseana signatanucleopolyhedrovirus (WisiNPV); (C3.31) Adoxophyes orana (summer fruittortrix) nucleopolyhedrovirus (AdorNPV) (e.g., Capex from AndermattBiocontrol); (C3.32) Agrotis segetum nucleopolyhedrovirus (AgseNPV);(C3.33) Anagrapha falcifera multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (AnfaNPV);(C3.34) Antheraea pernyi nucleopolyhedrovirus (AnpeNPV); (C3.35)Chrysodeixis chalcites nucleopolyhedrovirus (ChchNPV); (C3.36) Clanisbilineata nucleopolyhedrovirus (ClbiNPV); (C3.37) Euproctispseudoconspersa nucleopolyhedrovirus (EupsNPV); (C3.38) Hyphantria cuneanucleopolyhedrovirus (HycuNPV); (C3.39) Leucania separatanucleopolyhedrovirus (LeseNPV); (C3.40) Maruca vitratanucleopolyhedrovirus (MaviNPV); (C3.41) Orgyia leucostigmanucleopolyhedrovirus (OrleNPV); (C3.42) Orgyia pseudotsugata singlenucleopolyhedrovirus (OpSNPV); (C3.43) Panolis flammeanucleopolyhedrovirus (PaflNPV); (C3.44) Rachiplusia ou multiplenucleopolyhedrovirus (RoMNPV); (C3.45) Erinnyis ello (hornworm) GV(ErelGV), e.g. isolate VG010; (C3.46) Artogeia rapae granulovirus(ArGV); (C3.47) Pieris brassicae granulovirus (PbGV), e.g. isolate 384;(C3.48) Choristoneura fumiferana granulovirus (ChfuGV), e.g. isolateBonaventure; (C3.49) Cryptophlebia leucotreta (false codling moth)granulovirus (CrleGV) (e.g., Cryptex from Andermatt Biocontrol), e.g.isolate CV3; (C3.50) Cydia pomonella (codling moth) granulovirus (CpGV)(e.g., MADEX® products from Andermatt Biocontrol, Carpovirus Plus fromAgroRoca SA), e.g., isolate M1; (C3.51) Harrisina brillians granulovirus(HabrGV), e.g. isolate M2; (C3.52) Helicoverpa armigera (cottonbollworm) granulovirus (HearGV); (C3.53) Lacanobia oleracea granulovirus(LaolGV), e.g. isolate S 1; (C3.54) Phthorimaea operculella (tobaccoleaf miner) granulovirus (PhopGV) (e.g., Tutavir from AndermattBiocontrol, Matapol); (C3.55) Plodia interpunctella granulovirus (PiGV),e.g. isolate B3; (C3.56) Plutella xylostella granulovirus (PlxyGV)(e.g., PLUTELLAVEX® from Keyun), e.g. isolate K1; (C3.57) Pseudalatiaunipuncta granulovirus (PsunGV), e.g. Hawaiian isolate; (C3.58)Trichoplusia ni granulovirus (TnGV), e.g. isolate M10-5: (C3.59) Xestiac-nigrum granulovirus (XecnGV), e.g., isolate alpha4; (C3.60) Agrotissegetum granulovirus (AgseGV), e.g., isolate Xinjiang; (C3.61)Choristoneura occidentalis granulovirus (ChocGV); (C3.62) Spodopteralitura (oriental leafworm moth) granulovirus (SpliGV), e.g. isolate K1;(C3.63) Neodiprion lecontei (red-headed pinesawfly) nucleopolyhedrovirus(NeleNPV) (e.g., Lecontvirus from SYLVAR); (C3.64) Neodiprion sertifer(Pine sawfly) nucleopolyhedrovirus (NeseNPV) (e.g., Neocheck-S developedby the US Forestry Service; (C3.65) Gilpinia hercyniaenucleopolyhedrovirus (GiheNPV), e.g., isolate i7; (C3.66) Neodiprionabietis (balsam-fir sawfly) nucleopolyhedrovirus (NeabNPV) (e.g.,ABIETIV from SYLVAR); (C3.67) Culex nigripalpus nucleopolyhedrovirus(CuniNPV), e.g., isolate from Florida (1997); (C3.68) Aedes sollicitansnucleopolyhedrovirus (AesoNPV); (C3.69) Uranotaenia sapphrinianucleopolyhedrovirus (UrsaNPV); (C3.70) Spodoptera albula (gray-streakedarmywom moth) NPV (e.g., VPN-ULTRA from Agricola El Sol); (C3.71) Bistonsuppressaria (tea looper) NPV; (C3.72) Dendrolimus punctatus (Massonpine moth) CPV; (C3.73) Leucoma salicis (satin moth) NPV; (C3.73)Spodoptera frugiperda granulovirus (SfGV), e.g. isolate ARG; (C3.74)Spodoptera sunia nulear polyhedrosisvirus (e.g., VPN 82 from Agricola ElSol); (C3.75) Pieris rapae (small white) GV (PiraGV); and (C3.76)Spodoptera exigua (beet armyworm) nucleopolyhedrovirusnucleopolyhedrovirus (SeNPV) (e.g., Keyun SeNPV), or wherein thepesticidally active agent is a biological control agent that isnematicidally active and selected from the group consisting of (D1)bacteria selected from (D1.1) Bacillus subtilis strain QST713/AQ713;(D1.2) Bacillus pumilus strain QST2808; (D1.3) Bacillus firmus strainCNMC 1-1582; (D1.4) Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain FZB42; (D1.5)Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain PTA-4838; (D1.6) Bacillus cereusstrain CNCM I-1562; (D1.7) Bacillus laterosporus; (D1.8) Bacillusmegaterium, strain YFM3.25; Bacillus mojavensis, strain SR11; (D1.9)Bacillus nematocida B16; (D1.10) a mixture of Bacillus licheniformisFMCH001 and Bacillus subtilis FMCH002; (D1.11) Pasteuria nishizawae;(D1.12) Burkholderia rinojensis strain A396; (D1.13) Pasteuriapenetrans; Pasteuria usgae; (D1.14) Streptomycete lydicus strainWYEC108; (D1.15) Streptomyces saraceticus; (D1.16) Bacillusthuringiensis strain CR-371 (Accession No. ATCC 55273); (D1.17) Bacilluscepacia; Lysobacter enzymogenes strain C3; and (D2) fungi selected fromD2.1 Muscodor albus strain QST 20799; D2.2 Muscodor roseus, strain A3-5;D2.3 Purpureocillium lilacinum strain 251, strain 580, strain in theproduct BIO-NEMATON®, strain in the product MYSIS®, strain in theproduct BIOICONEMA®, strain in the product NEMAT®, and a strain in theproduct SPECTRUM PAE L®; D2.4 Trichoderma koningii; D2.5 Harposporiumanguillullae; D2.6 Hirsutella minnesotensis; D2.7 Monacrosporiumcionopagum; D2.8 Monacrosporium psychrophilum; D2.9 Myrotheciumverrucaria, in particular strain AARC-0255; D2.10 Paecilomyces variotiistrain Q-09; D2.11 Stagonospora phaseoli; D2.12 Trichoderma lignorum, inparticular strain TL-0601; D2.13 Fusarium solani strain Fs5; D2.14Hirsutella rhossiliensis; D2.15 Monacrosporium drechsleri; D2.16Monacrosporium gephyropagum; D2.17 Nematoctonus geogenius; D2.18Nematoctonus leiosporus; D2.19 Neocosmospora vasinfecta; D2.20Paraglomus sp, in particular Paraglomus brasilianum; D2.21 Pochoniachlamydosporia var. catenulata strain IMI SD 187; D2.22 Stagonosporaheteroderae; D2.23 Meristacrum asterospermum, and D2.24 Duddingtoniaflagrans.
 13. (canceled)
 14. The active compound combination accordingto claim 1, wherein said at least one further pesticidally active agentis selected from the group consisting of ethiprole, fipronil,cyfluthrin, beta-cyfluthrin, lambda-cyhalothrin, gamma-cyhalothrin,deltamethrin, tau-fluvalinate, tefluthrin, acetamiprid, clothianidin,dinotefuran, imidacloprid, thiacloprid, thiamethoxam, sulfoxaflor,flupyradifurone, triflumezopyrim, spinetoram, Spinosad, abamectin,emamectin benzoate, pymetrozine, pyrifluquinazone, Bacillusthuringiensis subspecies israelensis, Bacillus sphaericus, Bacillusthuringiensis subspecies aizawai, Bacillus thuringiensis subspecieskurstaki, Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies tenebrionis, and B.t. plantproteins selected from Cry1Aa, Cry1Ab, Cry1Ac, Cry1Fa, Cry1A.105,Cry2Aa, Cry2Ab, Vip3A, Cry3Aa, Cry3Ab, Cry3Bb, Cry34Ab1/35Ab1, CrylF,cyromazine, methoxyfenozide, fenazaquin, fenpyroximate, tolfenpyrad,indoxacarb, metaflumizone, spirodiclofen, spiromesifen, spirotetramat,cyenopyrafen, cyflumetofen, pyflubumide, chlorantraniliprole,cyantraniliprole, flubendiamide, flonicamid, Afidopyropen, Azadirachtin,Benzpyrimoxan, Broflanilide, Cyclaniliprole, Dicloromezotiaz,Dimpropyridaz, Flometoquin, Fluazaindolizine, Fluensulfone, Fluopyram,Fluxametamide, Isocycloseram, kappa-Bifenthrin, kappa-Tefluthrin,Oxazosulfyl, Pyrifluquinazon, Spirobudiclofen, Spiropidion,Tetraniliprole, Tetrachlorantraniliprole, Tioxazafen,11-(4-chloro-2,6-dimethylphenyl)-12-hydroxy-1,4-dioxa-9-azadispiro[4.2.4.2]tetradec-11-en-10-one, 2-({2-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[(R)-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)sulfinyl}phenyl}imino)-3-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1,3-thiazolidin-4-one,1,4-dimethyl-2-[2-(pyridin-3-yl)-2H-indazol-5-yl]-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione,and a terpene blend comprising as active ingredients substantially pureα-terpinene, substantially pure p-cymene and substantially pure limonenein a relative ratio of about 35-45:12-20:10-15 Isaria fumosorosea strainapopka 97; Beauveria bassiana strain ATCC 74040; Beauveria bassianastrain GHA; most preferably Isaria fumosorosea strain apopka 97;baculoviruses selected from AcMNPV, HaNPV, SfMNPV, SfGV, ChinNPV SeNPVBacillus subtilis strain QST713/AQ713 and Bacillus pumilus strainQST2808, most preferred Bacillus subtilis strain QST713/AQ713; Bacillusfirmus strain 1-1582; Purpureocillium lilacinum strain 251; Penicilliumbilaii, strain ATCC 22348 Trichoderma atroviride strain CNCM I-1237,Trichoderma viride strain B35 and Trichoderma atroviride strain SC1. 15.The active compound combination according to claim 1, wherein said atleast one further pesticidally active agent is selected from the groupconsisting of pyrethroids and neonicotinoids.
 16. The active compoundcombination according to claim 15, wherein said at least one furtherpesticidally active agent is selected from the group consisting ofacetamiprid, deltamethrin, thiacloprid and flupyradifurone.
 17. Theactive compound combination according to claim 1 additionally comprisingat least one auxiliary selected from the group consisting of extenders,solvents, spontaneity promoters, carriers, emulsifiers, dispersants,frost protectants, thickeners and adjuvants.
 18. A seed coated with theactive compound combination according to claim
 1. 19-22. (canceled) 23.A method for reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts as wellas losses in harvested fruits or vegetables caused by plant pestscomprising the step of simultaneously or sequentially applying one ormore fatty acids or derivatives thereof selected from unsaturated andsaturated C₁₂₋₂₄ fatty acids, salts thereof, esters thereof or mixturesof any of the foregoing and at least one pesticidally active agent to aplant or seed or a locus where said plant or seed is intended to begrown. 24-28. (canceled)